Florida Construction Accident Lawyer

Skilled Lawyer Representing Construction Accident Victims in Orlando

Construction is the most dangerous line of work in the United States, and every few years, the construction industry booms in the state of Florida. Thousands are injured at work on construction sites each year, and in 2013, 796 construction workers died from their workplace injuries. For many seriously injured construction workers, workers’ compensation alone will not be adequate to their needs. If you are – or if you become – a construction accident injury victim in the Orlando area or elsewhere in central Florida, contact an experienced Orlando construction accident attorney – Robert J. Horst at the Horst Law Firm – as quickly as possible. You may be entitled to compensation under Florida’s personal injury law, but first you will need a lawyer who can represent you.

WHAT ARE THE COMMON CAUSES OF CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS ACCORDING TO ORANGE COUNTY LAWYERS?

Unfortunately, there are many ways a construction worker can injure himself while working on a construction site. Workers often have to use ladders or walk on rooftops, which puts them at a high risk of injuring themselves during a fall. Because there are usually multiple people working on the same construction site, there is also a possibility someone could drop a tool or heavy object and another worker could be hit. Construction workers could also be injured if a trench or building they are working in suddenly collapses leaving them trapped. If there is electrical equipment on the construction site, workers could be electrocuted or suffer from electrical burns. Workers could also be injured if another employee accidentally runs them over with heavy machinery or pins them against a wall.

WHAT ARE THE “FATAL FOUR”? AN ATTORNEY IN ORLANDO EXPLAINS

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has identified the “fatal four,” which are the four causes of construction site fatalities that typically account for over half of construction worker deaths every year. What are the fatal four? Falls, electrocutions, being struck by an object, and getting struck, crushed, or pinned against something by heavy machinery.

HOW ATTORNEYS DETERMINE LIABILITY IN CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS

You may be able to file a third-party personal injury claim if a party other than your employer was at fault or was partly at fault for your construction site injury. Third parties could include construction companies, property owners, professional contractors or subcontractors, equipment operators or manufacturers of a defective product, or others who might share responsibility. If you’ve sustained an injury at work on a building job, injury lawyer Robert J. Horst gives your workplace injury claim his full personal attention. Robert J. Horst will determine liability by figuring out which parties involved acted with negligence. Then, he will fight to recover damages on your behalf by proving the at-fault party was negligent. If you are not offered the right settlement amount, Robert J. Horst will explain what happened to a jury of your peers and fight aggressively for the injury compensation you need and the justice you deserve. If you are injured in Orlando, Florida, time is of the essence. Seek representation from one of the top lawyers to receive compensation you and your family deserve.

HORST LAW FIRM CAN HELP YOU FILE THESE TYPES OF LAWSUITS AFTER A CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT

If an injury occurs on a construction site, the injured or the victim’s family may be able to file one of the following lawsuits:

  • Workers’ compensation: Construction workers who are injured on the job can file for workers’ compensation. The employee only needs to prove that an injury occurred. In workers’ compensation cases, the victim does not need to prove liability in order to receive benefits.
  • Personal injury: If you can prove someone else’s negligence was responsible for your injuries, you could be entitled to compensation after filing a personal injury claim.
  • Product liability: Some construction site injuries are caused by defective or malfunctioning products. For example, if a nail gun begins to malfunction and randomly shoot nails, one may puncture a construction worker’s skin and cause a serious injury. In cases like these, the injured worker would be able to file a product liability lawsuit against the designer, manufacturer, or distributor of the defective product. The victim would need to prove he was using the product as it was intended to be used when it malfunctioned, and that the defect caused his injuries.
  • Wrongful death: Unfortunately, many construction site accidents lead to fatalities. If your loved one was killed on a construction site, you may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the at-fault parties.

If you have suffered injuries on a construction site, or if your loved one has been killed while working on a construction site, contact the attorneys at Horst Law Firm today to discuss your legal options.

ARRANGE A CONSULTATION WITH ONE OF THE TOP LAW FIRMS IN ORLANDO AFTER A CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT

Construction accidents are often responsible for traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, amputations, and other disabling conditions requiring lifelong care. Experienced attorney Robert J. Horst will work on your behalf to win the maximum available compensation. When you need an accident lawyer with the experience to help you win the compensation you need, you’ll also want an attorney who provides sound advice tailored to your specific legal problems and personal goals. Attorney Robert J. Horst represents victims in personal injury claims involving construction accidents, premises liability, birth injuries, bicycle accidents, burn injuries, failure to diagnose, motorcycle accidents, construction accidents, truck accidents, car accidents, slip and fall cases, and dog bites in the Orlando area, Kissimmee, St. Cloud, Winter Park, and throughout central Florida. Please contact experienced Orlando personal injury attorney Robert J. Horst by phone at (407) 601-3999, or fill out the online intake form here on our website to schedule a free consultation. If you have been injured in a building accident at work in the Orlando area, don’t wait any longer to call and arrange for your case evaluation.

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