Construction Accident Lawyer
Heavy equipment, elevated workspaces, and other hazards can place even the most careful construction worker at risk of injury. The more commercial and residential buildings go up in the Fort Lauderdale area, the greater the potential for construction accidents.
The Fort Lauderdale construction accident lawyers at Rosenberg & Rosenberg have extensive experience assisting work injury victims with both workers’ compensation claims and third-party personal injury lawsuits. We understand how severe a construction accident—and its potential effects on your physical, mental, and financial well-being—can be. Our Fort Lauderdale personal injury lawyers offer free consultations to review your case and explore your options to recover compensation. Call now to learn more.
If you are injured while performing your work duties, you have 30 days to report the injury to your employer in most cases. However, you benefit from letting them know about the situation as soon as possible. Your boss has seven days from the day of your report to file a claim with their workers’ compensation insurance carrier.
If your employer disagrees that your injury is work-related or their workers’ comp insurance denies your claim, you may need to file a dispute or appeal to secure benefits. Our workers’ compensation attorneys in Fort Lauderdale understand eligibility requirements and complications that commonly arise in workers’ comp claims. We can help you file a claim, navigate a claim dispute, or appeal an unfair denial.
Workers’ compensation is designed to help employees recover from work-related injuries and return to their jobs. For injuries that cause permanent impairment, disability, or death, workers’ compensation also provides resources for the injured person and their family.
If you qualify for workers’ compensation benefits, the policy should cover all medical costs related to your construction accident. Medical benefits include current and future medical expenses, including hospital stays, medical procedures, follow-up visits, rehabilitation, medication, assistive devices, and transportation to doctor’s appointments.
Injured construction workers in Florida can receive benefits for approximately 66 2/3 percent of their lost income while they are unable to work. Your exact benefit amount can differ depending on the extent of your injury and how long your impairment lasts.
Typically, you receive income replacement, also called disability benefits, while you recover from your injury. Per Florida’s Chief FInancial Officer (CFO), temporary total or temporary partial disability benefits end after 104 weeks or after reaching maximum medical improvement (MMI), whichever comes first. For longer-term injuries, our Fort Lauderdale lawyers can apply for permanent partial or permanent total disability.
If your construction accident injury caused permanent impairment, you may be able to use Florida’s reemployment assistance program to receive resume-building services, employment counseling, training, and education to obtain another position or career.
If you lost a family member to a construction accident, you may have grounds to recover death benefits through workers’ compensation. If the deceased family member would have been eligible for workers’ comp, you could file a claim to recover funeral costs, medical bills, and a portion of the income they would have earned. In addition, spouses of deceased workers have access to certain education benefits.
Rosenberg & Rosenberg’s legal team is experienced in helping injured construction workers explore their available options and apply for benefits. Let our Fort Lauderdale construction accident attorneys guide you through the process and pursue the financial assistance you need during this difficult time.
If you were injured on a construction site while working, you may be eligible to seek workers’ compensation benefits through your employer’s workers’ comp provider. Florida workers’ comp laws are stringent for construction companies. Any construction company with at least one employee must have workers’ compensation.
If you meet the following eligibility requirements, our construction injury lawyers could file your claim for workers’ compensation benefits:
Not sure if you qualify for compensation? Call Rosenberg & Rosenberg today for more information. We are available 24/7.
While most construction accidents are covered by Florida’s workers’ compensation laws, certain exceptions may apply. If your case does not qualify for a workers’ comp claim, you may still be able to recover compensation through a personal injury lawsuit. Situations that could qualify for a lawsuit include:
In some cases, you can file a third-party personal injury claim in addition to a workers’ compensation claim. This typically applies when your construction injury losses are greater than those covered by workers’ compensation and your injuries were caused by a negligent party other than your employer. Our construction accident law firm can review your case during a free consultation and help you understand how best to recover damages for your injuries.
Key differences between these two types of claims include the following:
Our Fort Lauderdale construction accident attorneys can help you avoid mistakes and oversights that may prolong or diminish your claim. We can also assess your claim eligibility, guide you through the claim process, and help you explore other available legal options.
Unlike other firms, we are equipped to handle cases involving workers’ comp claims, personal injury claims, or both. We are committed to providing our clients with the legal guidance and support they deserve, including:
The construction site can change quickly after you leave the scene. Our legal team can work to preserve evidence, such as photos and videos, before it changes. We also obtain witness statements, incident reports, and any other documentation needed to support your claim.
We can determine your workers’ comp eligibility, file a claim, counter an employer dispute, or appeal a denial.
Should your case require a personal injury lawsuit, our attorneys can ensure your case is filed within the appropriate statute of limitations. Typically, Florida Statutes § 95.11 gives injured people two years from the accident date to file a lawsuit, but this time frame may differ. Our legal team can help you meet the legal requirements and deadlines.
Whether you are fighting with workers’ compensation insurance or a liable party’s insurance carrier, we are here to defend your right to fair compensation for your injuries. Many insurance companies reduce or deny claims to protect their profits, leaving accident victims to cope with medical bills and other costs.
Rosenberg & Rosenberg is prepared to fight giant construction companies and stubborn insurers to see that you receive the compensation you deserve.
While many claims settle out of court, certain workers’ compensation proceedings and personal injury cases end up in hearings and at trial. Our construction accident attorneys are ready to represent your interests in all proceedings related to your injury.
The Fort Lauderdale construction injury lawyers at Rosenberg & Rosenberg provide comprehensive legal assistance for injured people. We are an established firm with a track record of success, with millions in settlements and verdicts recovered on behalf of our clients over the past 50 years.
Contact our office today to schedule a free consultation. We listen to your story so we can understand what you are going through and provide grounded legal advice to address your situation. If you hire us, we will manage your claim for a contingency fee, so you pay nothing upfront for our legal services. We only receive payment from your final settlement or verdict if and when we win your case.
