A construction work site is a dangerous place with ample opportunity for injuries to occur. Unfortunately, construction workers and others present at construction sites do, in fact, suffer injuries and fatal accidents every year. An injured construction worker or his family may believe that his primary remedy is to file a workers' compensation claim. Workers' compensation benefits will help an injured worker and his family after an accident, but they will not come anywhere close to covering all expenses or replacing all losses after a serious or catastrophic accident.
For this reason, it is important to look carefully at all aspects of a construction accident before considering the accident case settled. A detailed investigation often uncovers key reasons for an accident such as the following:
- Subcontractors left dangerous conditions for each other by not cleaning up debris or putting warning signs up.
- Equipment was defective, was not properly labeled or did not have necessary guards in place to prevent injury.
- Roofers were not wearing proper protective straps to stop falls.
- Construction workers were not wearing proper helmets or boots.
- A property owner failed to maintain electrical wires or other critical safety features.
Regardless of the actual cause of a construction accident, a vital question to seek answers to is "Was a third party negligent?" (Other than the employer.) If this is the case, there may be a third-party liability claim that can become the source of full compensation that a seriously injured construction worker needs.
Contact an experienced, insightful construction accident lawyer for more information about how to obtain compensation for your injuries. Learn about The Law Office of Scott M. Miller's commitment to personal service. Florida construction accident attorney Scott M. Miller is available 24 hours a day to take calls from clients. He can personally handle your case if the law firm represents you. Few lawyers are as involved in every aspect of a case as Mr. Miller is.
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