Construction sites have the potential to be dangerous, whether they are for a skyscraper, bridge or home. The same basic hazards apply to most sites: elevated heights, heavy equipment, and human error.
If you have been injured while working construction in Florida, you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. You may need a lawyer’s help to get the benefits you need. However, it is not unusual for claims to be denied.
The Florida construction accident attorneys at Touby, Chait & Sicking, PL, can review your claim and help you appeal a denial.
Can you get workers’ compensation after a construction accident in Florida?
Yes. Most injured construction workers are eligible for Florida workers’ compensation benefits if the injury occurred while performing job-related duties. Benefits may include:
If another company, subcontractor, equipment manufacturer, or negligent driver contributed to the accident, you may also have a separate third-party injury claim. Workers’ compensation generally provides benefits regardless of fault, while third-party claims may allow recovery for additional damages beyond workers’ compensation.
The Hazards Of Construction Work
Construction accidents can occur because of unsafe job site conditions, equipment failures, or negligence by contractors and third parties.
Falls from roofs, scaffolding, ladders, and elevated platforms remain one of the leading causes of serious construction injuries.
Crane failures, improper operation, or falling loads can cause serious construction site injuries and may result in liability for contractors, operators, or equipment manufacturers.
Malfunctioning, defective, or improperly maintained construction equipment can cause serious injuries and may result in liability for manufacturers, contractors, or maintenance companies.
Failure to follow workplace safety regulations or provide proper safety measures can contribute to preventable construction accidents.
Tools, construction materials, and debris can strike workers below, causing traumatic brain injuries and fractures
Collisions involving trucks, forklifts, cranes, and other construction vehicles can cause severe injuries to workers and bystanders.
These types of work accidents tend to cause catastrophic injuries such as brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, burns, and broken bones. However, we can also help you with repetitive trauma injuries that occur in construction work — and all work accidents — such as carpal tunnel syndrome, back pain, and joint injuries.
In addition to your workers’ compensation case, you may have a case against a negligent third party. In these cases, you may be able to recover financial damages for losses that are not included in workers’ compensation such as pain and suffering. When we review your case, we will discuss the possibility of a third-party case with you.
Construction accidents frequently result in severe injuries, including:
Depending on your injuries, Florida workers’ compensation may provide:
Partial wage replacement if your injuries prevent you from working.
Provides wage replacement when a work-related injury temporarily prevents you from performing any work while you recover.
May provide partial wage replacement when you can return to work but earn less because of restrictions caused by your work-related injury.
May provide compensation when a work-related injury results in a permanent impairment, based on the extent of the impairment and applicable workers’ compensation rules.
Provides benefits when a work-related injury or condition permanently prevents you from performing gainful employment.
Training or assistance if you cannot return to your previous construction job.
Financial assistance for surviving spouses and dependents after a fatal workplace acciden
Our highly motivated attorneys have devoted their lives to protecting workers’ rights. Take advantage of this experience by scheduling a free consultation to find out more about the potential of your case. All of our cases are also taken on a contingency fee basis, meaning that you do not pay any legal fees unless and until we win your case and recover benefits for you.
Florida law generally requires injured workers to report workplace injuries promptly. Reporting delays can affect your workers’ compensation claim.
Workers’ compensation is generally a no-fault system. You may still qualify for benefits even if your own actions contributed to the accident.
In many situations, immigration status does not automatically prevent an injured worker from seeking Florida workers’ compensation benefits. Eligibility depends on the facts of the case.
Some construction workers classified as independent contractors may still qualify for benefits depending on the nature of their employment relationship.
You may have both a workers’ compensation claim and a product liability claim against the equipment manufacturer.
Florida workers’ compensation rules generally require treatment through authorized medical providers unless certain exceptions apply.
Most workers’ compensation attorneys offer free consultations, and attorney fees are typically governed by Florida law.
If you think you may have a claim to pursue, don’t wait! Call our Miami construction accident attorneys today at (305) 257-9472. We have the skill you need to see your case through.
At Touby, Chait, Smith & Mora, PL, we have over 90 years of combined experience with workers’ compensation cases. We have a thorough understanding of how insurance companies operate and can use this knowledge to our advantage as we build you a custom-built legal strategy. Attorneys Touby and Mora are board-certified by The Florida Bar in workers’ compensation, and Attorney Chait is an award-winning leader and advocate for workers’ rights in Florida. Our legal team is not afraid to take cases to trial, and we fight proudly for our clients.
We work tirelessly to give our clients the greatest chance of success. We bring in vocational and medical experts to shed light on your unique circumstances, and tackle cases as a team to pool our resources and knowledge. Our Miami workers’ compensation attorneys’ highest priority is getting you the benefits you deserve.
