Boynton Beach Construction Accident Lawyer

Even under ideal conditions, a construction site is one of the most dangerous workplaces in South Florida. There are seemingly innumerable risks, from the danger of falling from a substantial height to dealing with hazardous materials. It should therefore come as no surprise that construction accidents are a common occurrence.

Injured construction workers often face a long, difficult, and costly recovery process following a job site accident. The Boynton Beach construction accident lawyers at Steinberg Law represent these victims, and their families, in seeking full compensation under Florida law for their losses. This includes both Florida workers’ compensation benefits as well as potential damages in a personal injury lawsuit.

Is Workers’ Comp Enough?

Anyone who has spent time in the construction industry knows about the “fatal four” hazards that cause most job-related accidents: falls, getting struck by loose objects, getting caught in or between something, and electrocution. While there are a number of steps construction site managers can–and must–take to minimize the risk of such hazards, no system is perfect. Accidents can still happen.

When construction accidents do occur in Boynton Beach, an injured worker’s first source of compensation is their employer. All Florida contractors and subcontractors must carry workers’ compensation insurance. The workers’ comp system provides “no fault” benefits to workers in the event of job-related injury or death. This means the injured worker does not have to prove their employer was negligent or caused their accident. And the employer cannot deny benefits by trying to blame the injured worker for the accident.

Workers’ compensation provides benefits to cover an injured construction worker’s medical expenses and most–but not all–of their lost wages during recovery. Additionally, workers’ compensation provides disability benefits if the worker suffers a partial or total loss of any bodily function as a result of the accident. Unfortunately, workers’ compensation does not provide any benefits for a worker’s pain and suffering or other “non-economic” losses arising from a construction accident.

That said, if a construction accident was the result of negligence by someone other than the injured worker–such as a car accident caused by a third party or a defective piece of equipment–that worker may have a separate personal injury claim. In a personal injury lawsuit, a construction accident victim can seek a full measure of damages, including compensation for pain and suffering, although they will have to prove the defendant was at-fault for the accident.

Contact Steinberg Law Today

Even though workers’ compensation is a no-fault system, employers and their insurance companies may still balk at paying benefits to an injured worker following an accident. That is just one reason it is important to work with an experienced Boynton Beach construction accident lawyer. Another is that having your own lawyer means there is someone looking out for your best interests rather than your employer’s bottom line. So if you, or someone in your family, has been seriously injured or killed in a construction accident, contact Steinberg Law today to schedule a consultation.