Boca Raton Construction Accident Lawyer
The construction industry is big business in Florida. Indeed, construction contributed $97 billion to Florida’s gross domestic product in 2024, according to the Association of General Contractors of America, representing about 6 percent of the state’s entire economic output. And while construction offers good-paying jobs to thousands of South Florida residents, it also presents significant risks of injury and even death when a construction site fails to follow proper safety procedures.
If you, or a member of your family, has been injured on an active construction site, you need timely legal advice with respect to seeking compensation for medical costs, lost income, and other damages. The Boca Raton construction accident attorneys at Steinberg Law are here to help. We can review your case and explain your options with respect to workers’ compensation and potentially filing a personal injury lawsuit against the parties responsible for your accident.
Workers’ Compensation May Not Be Your Only Option
Anyone who has ever worked a construction job understands there are risks involved. But even the most careful construction worker may not be able to avoid all potential hazards. Some of the more common construction accidents we see with our clients include:
- falls from high places;
- getting struck by falling or swinging objects;
- getting caught or crushed between objects;
- machinery and vehicle accidents;
- fire and explosions;
- chemical burns and exposure to other hazardous substances; and
- electrocution.
Any construction worker injured on-the-job has the right to receive workers’ compensation benefits under Florida law. Workers’ comp is a “no-fault” system, so you do not have to prove your employer was at-fault, nor can your employer deny benefits if it believes your own actions may have contributed to the accident. If approved by the employer and its insurance company, workers’ comp pays for an injured construction worker’s reasonable and necessary medical expenses as well as provide wage replacement benefits.
Unfortunately, these benefits are often insufficient to cover all of an injured construction worker’s losses. Furthermore, workers’ compensation is considered an “exclusive remedy” for any claims against a contractor or subcontractor. This means that as long as an employer follows the rules of workers’ compensation, the injured worker cannot file a personal injury lawsuit against it. It is possible, however, to pursue such a lawsuit if the employer failed to maintain proper workers’ compensation insurance, wrongfully disputes your claim, or engages in any form of illegal retaliation because you filed a claim. Additionally, depending on the nature of your construction accident, there may be third parties unrelated to your employer who may be held liable for any damages you sustained.
Contact Steinberg Law Today
A construction accident can shatter your life in a fraction of a second. And contractors and subcontractors are not always willing to comply with the law when it comes to either workplace safety or workers’ compensation. That is why you need to work with a qualified Boca Raton construction accident attorney who will fight for you. Contact Steinberg Law today to schedule an initial consultation.
