Construction Site Injuries
Hurt on a Construction Site in South Florida?
Contact Bell & Bell, P.A. to review the incident and see if you are entitled to compensation!
Some of the most dangerous places to work are construction sites. All construction sites are required to have certain safety equipment and procedures in place to minimize construction site accidents. But they still occur, often because of the negligence of another construction worker or the foreman.
The most common types of accidents requiring a personal injury attorney are those in which an employee slips and falls, construction material falls on a construction worker, negligent operation of industrial machinery, such as a crane, malfunctioning industrial tools which may or may not be a defective product, as well as failed safety lines worn by the construction workers. These construction accident injuries may be so severe that they may ultimately result in a work site wrongful death action. If a loved one was killed on a construction site, the family members can contact our firm to discuss the events of this accidental death.
Most construction sites are very noisy, and everyone on the site is under time pressure to finish their job on a schedule set by the construction foreman. Most construction site accidents occur when someone attempts to cut corners to save time, resulting in unsafe working conditions. Because of the size and strength of the equipment on construction sites, even a slight miscalculation can result in a construction worker suffering serious injuries.
Many construction workers injured in an accident may be unable to return to work in the industry. However, it depends on the severity of the injuries. As with all major accidents, the worker will have expensive medical costs, surgeries, and medications. While you are unable to return to work, you will have lost-wages. In fact, injuries may be so severe as to prevent ever working on another construction job site.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Florida law places strict deadlines, known as statutes of limitations, on construction site injury claims. Workers’ compensation claims must typically be reported quickly, while personal injury lawsuits generally must be filed within a limited number of years from the date of the accident. Missing these deadlines can permanently bar recovery, so speaking with an attorney as soon as possible is important.
In many cases, workers’ compensation prevents employees from suing their direct employer. However, you may still be able to file a separate personal injury claim against a third party whose negligence caused the accident, such as a subcontractor or equipment manufacturer. These third-party claims may allow recovery beyond what workers’ compensation provides.
Common construction site injuries include falls from heights, being struck by falling objects, electrocution, machinery accidents, and repetitive stress injuries. These incidents often result in broken bones, back and spinal injuries, traumatic brain injuries, burns, or permanent disability. Understanding the cause of the injury is critical in determining what legal options may be available.
Liability for a construction site injury depends on how the accident occurred. Potentially responsible parties may include a general contractor, subcontractor, property owner, equipment manufacturer, or a third-party vendor. While workers’ compensation may cover medical bills and partial lost wages, additional claims may be possible if negligence by another party contributed to the injury.
After a construction site injury, seek medical attention right away, even if the injury seems minor. Report the accident to your supervisor or site manager as soon as possible and document everything you can, including photos of the scene, equipment involved, and your injuries. Avoid giving recorded statements to insurance companies before speaking with a construction site injury attorney, as early statements can affect your claim.
Common Construction Site Injuries
- Brain injuries
- Broken bones
- Electrical burns
- Wrongful death
- Electrocution
- Fire burns
- Paralysis
- Spinal cord injuries
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