Tallahassee Construction Accident Lawyers

Construction Site Injury Attorneys in Tallahassee, FL Fighting for Construction Workers in Leon County, Wakulla County, Jefferson County, Gadsden County, and Throughout Florida

With piles of building materials, heavy machinery, sharp objects, and other potential dangers, construction sites see more than their share of accidents and injuries. While visitors and even passersby can encounter construction site safety hazards, most victims are workers performing their job duties at the site. Sustaining injuries on a worksite can raise complicated questions about paying for your medical care and other losses. With knowledgeable Tallahassee construction accident lawyers on your side, you can get answers you can rely on and begin the process of seeking monetary compensation.

The team at Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster & Gwartney, P.A., can help you explore your options for legal recourse and pursue all forms of compensation you’re entitled to under state law. We start every claim with a free consultation and represent injured construction workers without charging upfront fees. Contact us today for the legal assistance you need.

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Construction Accident Injury Claims in Tallahassee, FL

Under state law, injured victims have legal recourse through which they can recover compensation. These rights generally extend to construction workers and others injured on job sites.

Claims for Construction Injury Compensation in Florida

The mechanisms through which an injured construction worker can pursue monetary damages in Florida include workers’ compensation insurance and third-party injury claims.

Workers’ Comp Benefits Under FL Law

In situations that involve workers on construction sites who are legally recognized as employees, benefits may be available through the workers’ compensation system. These benefits are limited to medical costs and partial wage replacement. Generally, workers’ comp benefits are the only option you have for seeking compensation from your own employer under Florida law.

Expanded Opportunities for Legal Recourse Against Third Parties

Many different parties are involved in work on a construction project. If someone other than your employer was negligent, you may have grounds to seek more extensive forms of compensation through a claim or lawsuit against this third party.

Potential defendants in third-party construction accident claims include:

• The manufacturer of defective work equipment
• Subcontractors, vendors, and other companies working on the construction site that create safety hazards
• A property owner who negligently allowed a safety hazard to exist on the premises
• The driver of an automobile whose actions behind the wheel led to a crash on the construction site

The Tallahassee construction accident lawyers at Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster & Gwartney, P.A. are skilled at uncovering all potential acts of negligence through thorough investigation. We can identify all possible defendants and sources of insurance coverage, gather evidence of their liability, and build your claim for compensation.

Causes of Construction Accidents

Negligence of any kind can contribute to devastating accidents, particularly when combined with the potentially hazardous conditions on a construction job site. These dangers include:

• Heavy machinery, such as cranes, forklifts, and dump trucks
• Ladders and scaffolding that could collapse or lead to falls from heights
• Open electrical wiring and power tools, which can lead to burns, explosions, and electrical shocks
• Sharp objects like knives, razors, and nail guns, which could lead to potentially severe cuts
• Dangerous chemicals and building supplies, such as lead or asbestos, that could lead to acute or long-term health issues
• Fall hazards such as unfinished platforms, uneven surfaces, wet surfaces, debris, and inadequate lighting
• Large volumes of building supplies, which could strike or fall on a worker
• Heavy work vehicles and other motor vehicles coming and going frequently, which could potentially lead to traffic accidents with workers on foot or in other vehicles

The cause of a construction site accident can be complicated, involving multiple parties and different negligent actions. It often takes experienced construction site injury attorneys in Tallahassee, FL, to unravel the complex issues of how an accident occurred and who is at fault.

How Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster & Gwartney, P.A. Can Help

Through diligent investigation and conscientious gathering of evidence and documentation, the Tallahassee construction accident lawyers at Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster & Gwartney, P.A. have helped injured workers in situations like yours recover compensation.

Types of Construction Accidents We Can Handle for You

Turn to our construction site injury attorneys in Tallahassee, FL, for assistance with injury claims that result from accidents like the following:

• Motor vehicle accidents on the construction site
• Crane accidents
• Forklift accidents
• Accidents involving other types of heavy machinery
• Equipment malfunctions
• Fires
• Explosions
• Welding accidents
• Electric shock and electrocution accidents
• Chemical exposures
• Scaffolding collapses
• Scaffolding or ladder falls
• Nail gun injuries
• Power tool injuries
• Crush injuries
• Accidents that involve being struck by objects
• Accidents that involve being caught between objects

With an extensive history of helping construction workers injured in all types of work accidents, we’re equipped to provide the representation you need.

A Focus on Winning Compensation for Injured Construction Workers

While workers’ comp benefits under Florida law are limited to only your medical costs and two-thirds of your lost income, this may not be your only recourse. If a thorough investigation of the construction site accident reveals a negligent party other than your employer, you can hold them accountable through a third-party claim for compensation. This type of claim allows you to get compensation for a broader array of injuries, including the following.

Medical Expenses

If you’re not covered under a workers’ comp program or there are current or projected future medical costs your employer’s insurer won’t cover, you may be able to receive compensation for these expenses through a third-party construction accident injury claim. These costs include, among others:

• Ambulance bills
• Emergency room and hospital bills
• Doctor’s appointments, including appointments with specialists
• Rehabilitation services, such as physical and occupational therapy
• Prescription medications
• Medical devices, such as walking aids
• Diagnostic imaging tests
• Surgical and non-surgical treatments

Your medical care determines the course and extent of your physical recovery. It can also serve as documentation of your injuries, strengthening your claim for compensation.

Loss of Income

When you work on a construction site, your job presents significant physical demands. An injury that might not meaningfully impact your ability to work a desk job could make it impossible for you to perform the work you do each day in the construction industry.

Even if you qualify for workers’ compensation benefits under Florida law, you generally can’t receive more than 66 ⅔% of your average weekly wage. Losing a third of your income unexpectedly can, by itself, pose a significant financial hardship. A third-party claim doesn’t impose this limitation, allowing you to instead recover compensation for the full extent of your lost wages during recovery.

Through a third-party claim, you can also seek monetary damages for the loss of future earnings when your injury’s long-term effects permanently prevent you from returning to work in your former capacity.

Other Costs

Injuries from construction site accidents can limit your mobility, affecting your life in major ways. If you need to make modifications to your home to accommodate these limitations or hire outside help with the tasks you can no longer perform yourself, you may be eligible for compensation for these out-of-pocket costs.

Non-Economic Damages

The financial impacts of a construction accident aren’t the only consequences that matter. You deserve compensation for effects that don’t have direct costs, too. Our construction site injury attorneys in Tallahassee, FL, routinely advocate for compensation that addresses our clients’ pain and suffering, scarring, and loss of enjoyment of life, as well.

Why Choose Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster & Gwartney, P.A.?

Without skilled Tallahassee construction accident lawyers on your side, you’re unlikely to ever recover the full compensation you’re entitled to. Investigating the accident, identifying all potential defendants, and thoroughly developing your claim requires the skills of reputable legal professionals like Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster & Gwartney, P.A.

Dedication to Fighting for Florida Construction Workers

A construction site injury claim is a complex legal issue. To understand liability for your injuries, possible sources of coverage and compensation, and how to approach the legal process to achieve success, you need knowledge of state and federal safety standards. You also need to be familiar with Florida injury and employment law, the state workers’ comp system, and the requirements for stepping outside that system to secure compensation for a broader array of damages.

The team at Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster & Gwartney, P.A., has a longstanding dedication to Florida clients, and all of our attorneys in shareholder and partner roles are graduates of the Florida State University College of Law. We’ll draw on our comprehensive knowledge of Florida’s legal system to put your claim on the path to success.

Representation for the Full Range of Construction Site Accidents

No two construction accidents are exactly alike. Not only are the specific facts and circumstances unique to each individual, but construction site injury claims encompass all different mechanisms of injury.

Our team's extensive knowledge of all areas of personal injury law allows us to represent clients in all construction injury matters and approach each case we take on as its own unique legal issue. Whether your injuries resulted from a crash between construction vehicles, a fall, an equipment malfunction, or any other type of accident, you can count on us to bring skilled legal assistance to your claim.

Experience You Can Trust

Our firm’s more than 35-year history isn’t the only testament to our experience. The team at Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster & Gwartney, P.A. has handled more than 10,000 cases for our clients. We have upwards of 100 years of collective experience to draw from, ensuring each claim benefits from our background in fighting for Florida injury victims.

Legal Guidance at No Upfront Cost

We never want an injured victim to miss out on the advantages of experienced legal representation because of cost. Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster & Gwartney, P.A. provides complimentary initial consultations and, for clients who choose to move forward with a claim, legal representation on contingency.

You can retain skilled legal counsel for a personal injury matter at no upfront cost, so what are you waiting for?

Contact the Tallahassee Construction Accident Lawyers at Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster & Gwartney, P.A. Today for a Free Case Evaluation

Our team is used to high-stakes claims and is prepared for the obstacles that arise in construction accident cases. We’re ready to advocate for your interests and take on the defense.

For help from construction site injury attorneys in Tallahassee, FL, contact Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster & Gwartney, P.A. online or call us today.