Oakland Park Construction Accident Lawyer

Choose an Oakland Park Construction Accident Attorney From Our Firm

At Rosenberg & Rosenberg, we treat every client like family. Our firm was founded on hard work, a love for those in our community, and a desire to help where we can. Count on us to listen to you and understand your worries and goals. We want to know what you are going through and how we can help.

We have recovered millions of dollars for the wrongfully injured. Our verdicts and settlements show how we have helped workers of all kinds, including construction accident victims, to secure compensation after accidents that include:

• Falls from elevated heights
• Injuries from falling items, parts, and debris
• Ladder falls and scaffolding accidents
• Forklift accidents
• Work-related traffic accidents
• Electrical incidents

Our Oakland Park construction accident lawyers always aim to help our clients recover as fully as possible from their injuries while we protect their right to fair compensation and seek the payout they deserve. We handle workers’ compensation denials, third-party claims, litigation, and even the most complex and challenging cases.

We are available to hear your story 24/7, so contact Rosenberg & Rosenberg today to learn more about how we can help. As contingency-fee lawyers, we never charge upfront fees before getting to work on your case. We only get paid from the money we secure for you.

Our Injury Attorneys Explain Construction Accident Legal Options 

With more than five decades of experience representing the injured in our community, our attorneys can assess an injured worker’s legal options by discussing what led to their accident and injuries.

If you were hurt on an Oakland Park construction site, our work accident lawyers can pursue compensation through one or both of the following options:

Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Workplace Accidents

Per Florida’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), most construction workers have access to workers’ compensation. This is because Florida law requires an employer in the construction industry to provide this insurance coverage for workers if they have one or more employees on their payroll.

When a worker is hurt on the job, they report their injury, and their employer should begin the process of filing a workers’ compensation claim. Once approved, this insurance coverage should provide benefits, such as:

• Medical treatment and related costs for their injuries until the doctor releases them from their care
• A portion of their usual take-home pay, generally about 66 2/3 percent up to the policy limit
• Re-training and other vocational support as necessary to help them return to work

Our Oakland Park attorneys can make sure your claim goes as smoothly as possible.

Third-Party Claims for Negligence-Related Accidents

Under some circumstances, injured construction workers can file third-party claims. You may do this instead of or in addition to filing a workers’ compensation claim. Independent contractors, for example, may not have workers’ compensation coverage and may need to rely on a negligence case to secure a payout.

Third-party claims are personal injury cases based on someone else’s negligence. The at-fault party could be anyone whose negligent actions led to the accident and injuries. There is one exception: the employer. Florida law does not allow workers to sue their employers in these cases.

When Rosenberg & Rosenberg pursues a negligence case, our work injury attorneys demand fair compensation for a wide range of damages. These include:

• Pain and suffering and other intangible losses
• Costs and expenses not covered by workers’ compensation
• Missed income and reduced earning ability due to lasting injuries
• Out-of-pocket expenses

What if My Loved One Died in an Oakland Park Construction Accident?

Unfortunately, many construction accidents leave victims with life-threatening or fatal injuries. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), there are four primary causes of fatal construction accidents:

• Falls
• Struck by objects
• Caught in/between objects
• Electrocutions

If your loved one passed away from their construction injuries, we extend our condolences. Our construction accident lawyers in Oakland Park are here to help you understand your rights and fight for your financial future during this difficult time.

You may have two options for compensation:

• Workers’ compensation includes a death benefit that pays compensation to dependents and reasonable funeral and burial expenses.
• If the accident occurred because of third-party negligence, you can file a wrongful death action under Florida Statutes § 768.19. This allows the victim’s personal representative to file a lawsuit and hold the liable party financially responsible for survivors’ expenses and losses.

When Should I Call an Oakland Park, FL, Construction Accident Attorney?

Rosenberg & Rosenberg encourages you to contact our team for a free consultation as soon as possible after your accident. This gives us the best opportunity to protect your rights and seek maximum compensation for you.

However, we recognize that many people do not begin to consider their options until their workers’ compensation claim is denied. We may still be able to help you if you have already begun the claims process, but remember that you only have a short time to challenge a denial.

We can also assess your options for a third-party personal injury case. Under Florida Statutes § 95.11, you likely have up to two years to sue for injuries or wrongful death, so do not delay: let our attorneys in Oakland Park assist you today.

Discuss Your Construction Injuries With Our Oakland Park, FL, Team

Rosenberg & Rosenberg offers free consultations for victims hurt in South Florida construction projects. Our Oakland Park construction accident lawyers can take on your case and fight for a just payout based on your case facts. Contact us to learn more now.