Margate Construction Accident Lawyer

Our Margate Injury Lawyers Know How to Approach Construction Accident Cases

Rosenberg & Rosenberg was founded on family. Our law firm values hard work, our community, and helping those who need it the most. You can trust us to listen to your story and take appropriate action based on what you worry about and what your goals are.

We take the necessary steps to reduce your stress and help you overcome hardships that make recovery more difficult. Our Margate construction accident lawyers can manage all aspects of your workers’ compensation claim and/or personal injury lawsuit.

Let us protect your rights and fight for the money you deserve while you focus on healing. Our legal team’s assistance may be especially welcome if you face the many challenges characteristic of construction accident cases, such as:

• Large, powerful construction companies and insurance companies that fight back against valid claims, requiring you to get help from the Employee Assistance Office (EAO) in Miami (they have no location in Broward County)
• The presence of multiple liable parties, which may occur on sites where many different companies and individuals operate simultaneously and in close quarters
• Catastrophic or fatal injuries, which are not uncommon on construction sites where employees must operate heavy machinery, work in inherently hazardous environments, or deal with employers who refuse to take their safety seriously

What Kinds of Construction Accident Cases Do Our Margate Attorneys Take?

Our work injury attorneys represent clients hurt in many ways, including:

• Fall from heights
• Caught-in or -between accidents
• Struck-by accidents
• Electrocutions
• Accidents involving heavy equipment, like cranes
• Demolition accidents

We never ask our clients to pay us up front. You will not pay if we do not win compensation in your case. Call Rosenberg & Rosenberg now so we can start on your case as soon as possible. We have team members who speak English, Spanish, and Creole standing by to assist you in your preferred language.

Our Margate Construction Accident Lawyers Manage Workers’ Comp Claims

When you hire our attorneys for your Margate construction accident claim, one of the first things we will discuss is your workers’ compensation claim. We can help if you are not sure if you have coverage, are struggling to file a claim, or received a claim denial.

According to Florida’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Florida law ensures most construction industry workers have access to workers’ compensation insurance in the event of an on-the-job injury. By law, any company that works within the construction industry and has at least one employee must provide workers’ comp insurance.

When a covered worker is hurt on the job or has a work-related illness, they should be eligible for coverage that includes:

• Treatment for their injuries and all necessary care until the doctor releases them
• A portion of their lost pay when they cannot work
• Death benefits for survivors of workers who suffer fatal injuries

What Deadlines Apply in a Workers’ Comp Case in Margate, FL?

There are several deadlines in the workers’ compensation claims process. First, you should get medical attention as soon as possible. Then, you have up to 30 days to notify your employer. 

If your employer refuses to file a workers’ comp claim on your behalf, you have two years to file yourself, but you have only a short time to challenge a denial. Rosenberg & Rosenberg is available 24/7 to listen to you and determine a course of action.

Let Our Margate Injury Lawyers Assess Your Options for Pursuing a Fault-Based Claim or Lawsuit

Some injured construction workers might also qualify to file a personal injury case, called a third-party claim, based on their injuries. This is possible when another party—someone who is not your employer or a co-worker—causes your accident and injuries.

To recover compensation in a third-party claim, our workplace injury lawyers in Margate must present strong evidence to show that the other party’s negligence caused your injuries. Unlike workers’ compensation, this is a fault-based claim. The four elements of negligence must be present to hold the accused party accountable. This includes:

• Duty of Care: They owed you a certain duty, such as providing a safe premises
• Breach of Duty: They breached that duty
• Causation: Their breach caused or contributed to your accident
• Injury: You suffered injuries and financial losses

When we can show these four elements were present, we can pursue compensation to cover expenses and losses that include:

• Economic Damages: Medical care, lost income, related expenses, and future costs
• Non-economic Damages: Pain and suffering, emotional distress, and other intangible losses

What if My Loved One Died From Margate Construction Accident Injuries?

If your loved one died from a construction accident injury in Margate, FL, you may pursue compensation under a wrongful death action. Our Margate wrongful death lawyers can explain this process and provide compassionate, honest, and actionable answers to any questions you have.

How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

Florida Statutes § 95.11 gives victims up to two years to file a lawsuit based on injuries or death. Rosenberg & Rosenberg encourages you to speak to our personal injury attorneys as soon as possible so that it is easier to collect evidence—and so that you do not have to wait any longer than necessary for your compensation.

Discuss Your Legal Options With Our Margate Construction Accident Team

You can talk to our team today about your construction industry injuries. We will assess your case during a free, confidential consultation. Learn how Rosenberg & Rosenberg’s Margate construction accident lawyers can fight for the compensation you deserve. We are here when you need us.

Contact us today to get started.