Construction injuries not only stop you from working, but they can also make you incur substantial medical expenses. You deserve compensation for these damages, and our lawyers can help you identify the best path to get it.

Workers’ Compensation compensates most construction injuries. Injuries from defective products or vehicle accidents may allow victims to file third-party lawsuits for additional compensation. Missing doctor appointments or prematurely returning to work could jeopardize your recovery, so stay committed to your physical health after sustaining a construction injury.

Get a free case assessment from the Graves Injury Law Firm when you call our attorneys for construction injuries at (305) 614-2767.

How to Get Compensation for Construction Injuries in Aventura

Getting compensation for construction injuries is not always straightforward. There are important steps to take to recover any damages, whether from Workers’ Compensation or a third-party construction site accident lawsuit.

Get Assessed for Injury

You can only get compensation for a construction injury if you can prove that the injury exists. This is why seeking medical care immediately is imperative. After a serious accident on a construction site, you most likely have to go to the hospital. If you notice pain or discomfort from a repetitive motion injury, do not wait to get assessed.

Unless it is an emergency, you can only get assessed for a work injury and treated by an authorized physician.

Report the Injury and its Cause

Tell your supervisor about your injury and its cause as soon as possible. Rather than just telling your employer verbally, our attorneys can help you write and submit a written report for our records. The sooner you inform your supervisor of a construction site injury, the better, as they only have seven days from that date to inform their Workers’ Compensation insurer and start your claim.

Check Workers’ Comp Coverage

Any construction company with at least one employee must carry Workers’ Compensation in Florida. Even if your employer lacks coverage, you may still get benefits from Florida’s Uninsured Employers Fund for a workplace injury. Workers’ Compensation should cover you from your first day of employment and pay benefits for most injuries sustained during the normal course of employment.

Preserve Evidence

Even if an active Workers’ Compensation policy covers you, getting damages is not a guarantee. Evidence that can help your claim get approved includes medical records and bills, statements from other construction workers who witnessed the accident, photographs, and video footage. When faced with clear evidence that you were injured while acting within the scope of employment and that you did not purposefully hurt yourself, your employer’s insurer may approve your claim faster.

Assess Potential for Third-Party Lawsuit

Your most likely route to recovery after a construction accident is Workers’ Compensation. However, if a third party bears liability, you may also be able to file a third-party lawsuit. This lawsuit could cover damages that Workers’ Compensation does not, such as the rest of your lost wages and all of your pain and suffering. There is no guarantee that a third party will have contributed enough to your construction injury to warrant a lawsuit in addition to a Workers’ Compensation claim.

Attend All Doctor Appointments

Getting compensation becomes harder if you do not attend all doctor appointments. These appointments are crucial for the approval of your Workers’ Compensation claim. If you cannot attend a particular appointment, reschedule it right away. Neglecting your health could worsen your injury, and Workers’ Compensation might refuse to cover additional medical damages or lost wages as a result.

Have an Attorney’s Support

Our attorneys for construction injuries can help you get compensation following an accident by handling your Workers’ Compensation claim from beginning to end. Rejecting bad lump sum settlements, communicating with the Workers’ Compensation insurer on your behalf, and preparing all documents and evidence for your claim are just some of the ways we can help you get the damages you need.

Aventura Construction Injury FAQs

How Common Are Construction Injuries in Aventura?

The construction industry is one of the most common for workplace injuries. Top causes of injuries include slips, trips, and falls, falling objects, electrocution, and vehicle accidents.

How Common Are Fatal Construction Injuries?

Fatal injuries are also common among construction workers, opening the door to Workers’ Compensation death benefits and possibly third-party wrongful death lawsuits for the survivors’ benefit.

What if You Temporarily Cannot Work Because of a Construction Injury?

If you temporarily cannot work because of a construction injury, you will most likely receive temporary total disability (TTD) benefits from Workers’ Compensation, in addition to medical benefits.

What if You Cannot Work Permanently Because of a Construction Injury?

If you cannot work permanently because of a construction injury, you will first exhaust your TTD benefits, and then you will receive permanent total disability benefits.

When is it Too Late to Get Compensation for Construction Injuries in Florida?

In general, you have two years to get damages from Workers’ Compensation or a third-party lawsuit for construction injuries. Filing more than two years later is too late and compromises your ability to receive any compensation.

What Medical Records Can You Use to Prove Construction Injuries?

Medical records that can help our lawyers prove construction injuries include emergency room and triage records, MRI results, X-rays, CT scans, physicians’ notes, surgical reports, physical therapy sessions, prescription medications, and anything else that documents your injuries or treatment.

What if You Accidentally Cause Your Construction Injury?

If you accidentally injure yourself while working on a construction site, you can most likely still get Workers’ Compensation because it is a no-fault system. Workers’ Compensation in Florida does not cover accidental injuries due to drug or alcohol use at work.

Get Our Help After Construction Injuries

Get a free case review from our attorneys for construction injuries by calling the Graves Injury Law Firm at (305) 614-2767.