Construction Accident Attorney
Serving West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Lake Worth and the Port St. Lucie area
Construction accidents have caused a variety of work-related deaths and injuries in Florida and across the country. In 2007, Florida experienced 79 deaths and thousands of construction injuries resulting from:
- Unsafe working conditions
- Poor workplace safety
- Lack of training
- Unsafe equipment
Determining Responsibility for Your Construction Accident
If you have been injured in a construction accident, who is at fault? According to The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the prime contractor is responsible for safety at the construction site since this person is generally involved with all details of worksite management, work schedules, quality, and equipment. Even when one or more subcontractors are present on the job site, the prime contractor holds ultimate responsibility although the subcontractor may share in that responsibility.
Florida Workers' Compensation Law
Florida employees injured in a construction accident are likely to be covered under federal Workers' Compensation laws that compensate the injured worker for lost wages, medical expenses, future medical care or vocational rehabilitation costs, and death. Florida construction site victims may also recover additional damages through a personal injury lawsuit, which might sue for defective equipment or hazardous working conditions.
Injured On the Job? Follow These Steps
For more information, see Construction Accident Questions.
If you have been injured in a Florida construction accident, please consult with Florida construction accident attorney Craig Goldenfarb immediately to preserve your rights. Mr. Goldenfarb will fight for your rights to receive compensation for your medical bills, pain and suffering, and any other damages due under workers compensation or personal injury laws. To schedule your free initial consultation, please contact The Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb in West Palm Beach, Florida today. Proudly serving West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, and Port St. Lucie.
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West Palm Beach, Florida, Workers' Compensation lawyer Craig Goldenfarb represents clients throughout South Florida, including the cities of Palm Springs, Stuart, and Fort Pierce, and residents of Palm Beach County, Martin County, and Lake Worth. Our office in West Palm Beach, Florida, is located a quarter mile west of I-95 on Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., behind Chick-Fil-A in the Legacy Bank Building.
OFFICE LOCATION: 2090 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. Suite 402
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
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