Construction Accident Attorney

Your Best Construction Accident Attorney

Every worker expects safety at a construction site. Unfortunately, construction sites don’t always meet acceptable safety standards, causing devastating mishaps. Accidents may occur due to negligence or intentional misconduct, and workers may sustain life-changing injuries and losses.

Millions of people work at construction sites across the U.S on an everyday basis. In workplace accidents, construction workers face the most dangerous situations in the country. At Abercrombie, P.A., our construction accident attorneys are aware of the accident risks the construction sites can pose.

Construction sites come with potential hazards like fall mishaps, heavy equipment risks, chemical and machine-related dangers, motor vehicle hazards, structural collapse, exposure to harmful chemicals and substances, and many more. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics Data, one in five workplace deaths will occur in construction places in 2023.       Under Florida law, a worker who suffers injuries on the construction site is entitled to compensation after the accident. The insurance companies will always attempt to minimize the victim’s settlement worth by various means. At Abercrombie, P.A., our construction site attorneys are well-prepared to safeguard your rights in case you have sustained injuries in an accident. 

Common Causes of Construction Accident Cases 

Several factors can cause construction accidents. According to OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), employers or workers must have specific permits, monitor their work regularly, and take job safety measures to reduce workplace accidents. Negligence or intentional misconduct may result in construction site accidents, which are avoidable if the workplace follows safety policies.    The most common reasons behind construction accidents include – 

• Improper or inadequate training 
• Lack of safety precautions 
• Hoist accidents 
• Collapsed accidents
• Crane accidents 
• Harness accidents 
• Lack of equipment maintenance 
• Mechanical issues 
• Slip and fall or fall from heights 
• Exposure to toxic and harmful substances 
• Defective equipment 
• Fires and explosions 
• Electrical accidents 
• Misuse of tools and equipment 
• Scaffold accidents 
• Welding accidents 

These are the leading causes of construction accidents. In case you have been injured and suffered losses in an accident while working at a construction site, you can claim a settlement worth to compensate your damages and losses.  

Kinds of Construction Accident Claims

If you have been injured in a construction site accident, you can pursue a compensation claim to secure your losses with the assistance of your construction accident attorney. The potential construction accident claims include – 

• Personal injury 

A worker can file a personal injury lawsuit after a construction site accident. The worker must prove that a third party has been negligent and establish a direct link between the accident and negligence. 

• Worker’s compensation

In case a worker is entitled to the benefits of the worker’s compensation insurance, an injured worker may not be able to file a lawsuit against the employer. A worker who pursues workers’ compensation benefits needs to prove only that a mishap irrespective of the causing factors and circumstances. When the claim is approved, the worker can enjoy the worker’s compensation benefits. 

• Product Liability 

If a defective product causes an accident on a construction site, the injured worker can file a lawsuit against any party on the distribution team. A worker, after an accident, can recover compensation from the retailer, manufacturer, wholesaler, or any other party in the chain. 

• Wrongful death (When the Accident is Fatal)

When a worker loses life in a construction site accident, the family can claim a wrongful death lawsuit to recover losses on their loved one’s behalf. 

Potential Liable Parties in Construction Accident Injuries

When an employer has workers’ compensation insurance, they have protective shields in personal injury lawsuits. Even workers’ compensation can not bar the injured workers from filing lawsuits if the mishap has been ill-intended. Potentially liable parties responsible for construction accidents include – 

• Construction site owners 

• General and Sub Contractors 

• Architects and Engineers 

• Manufacturers 

• Primary contractors 

Losses to Recover in A Construction Accident Case

In case you or anyone you love has been involved in a construction accident case, you are entitled to receive compensation for all your losses and damages caused by the accident. Losses a construction accident victim in Florida can secure compensation for – 

• Loss of work and income

• Medical costs (both present and future medical bills)

• Physical pain and suffering 

• Physical therapy 

• Property damages 

• Current living expenses 

• Mortgage and rent expenses 

• Loss of consortium and companionship 

If you have suffered injuries in a construction accident and believe you are eligible to file an accident claim, the attorneys at Abercrombie, P.A. can assist you with your personal injury lawsuit.    

How Abercrombie, P.A. Helps After A Construction Accident  

At Abercrombie, P.A., our attorneys have been serving many construction accident victims in Florida for years. We offer the victims and their families expert legal assistance to walk through the complex accident cases and assist them in receiving the compensation they deserve.     Our construction accident lawyers are knowledgeable in local laws and recent legal updates. We explain your legal rights and the potential compensation you deserve for your losses in the construction site accident.    We conduct a deep investigation and collect crucial evidence and proof (police reports, medical records, witness statements, photos of the accident scene, and other vehicles involved) to build a solid compensation claim on the victim’s behalf. Our attorneys handle your insurance claim process and negotiate with the insurance companies to safeguard the victims from the trap of lowball offers from the insurers.    We detect the liable party/parties, calculate your damages, and determine the potential settlement amount you deserve. If not settled outside, we take your case to court and counter all the legal procedures with unbeatable legal assistance. We represent you in court and fight the best possible way to win your compensation. 

Contact Our Construction Accident attorney at Abercrombie, P.A. Today 

At Abercrombie, P.A., we understand the battle you have to fight after being in a construction accident. It would cost you zero bucks to start your legal journey with us. Our sharp yet compassionate approach won’t make you feel like just a case number. We remain responsive throughout the litigation process and explain your legal options with clarity.  If you were injured or lost someone in a construction accident case, contact us at Abercrombie, P.A. Our legal experts, available to offer you a free consultation, discuss your case in detail through a free case evaluation session. You don’t have to walk through the legal journey alone. Let us stand by your side.

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