Construction sites are notoriously dangerous. The U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has, in fact, designated four types of accidents—referred to as the “Fatal Four”—that cause a significant number of injuries for construction workers and contractors. If you’ve been hurt in a construction accident, you may be able to claim workers’ compensation for your injuries. But, you may also be eligible to file a claim for damages against the contractor, site management or site owner, or a vendor or subcontractor who was responsible for the accident that caused your injuries. An experienced Boynton Beach construction accident lawyer can explain your options in a free consultation. Contact the Law Offices of Franks, Koenig & Neuwelt to learn more.
What Does A Boynton Beach Construction Accident Lawyer Do?
Construction accident lawyers represent people who were hurt on construction sites. Many of our clients are construction workers, vendors, or subcontractors, but we also represent people who were visiting the site (such as a client supervising a build or a supplier dropping off supplies for the job) and got injured there. Our focus is helping make sure that you have the means to get high-quality medical care for your injuries, whether this means aiding you with your workers’ comp claim or filing a suit against a negligent site owner or contractor.
We can help you if your employer is delaying processing your workers’ compensation claim or denying it. You have the right to file an appeal, and we can construct the appeal and argue on your behalf before the Workers’ Compensation Board. Or, we can file a third-party lawsuit against the at-fault person or entity that caused your accident, demanding that they pay fair compensation for the harm they caused.
Pursuing A Third-Party Claim For A Construction Accident
Even if you were hurt as a construction worker and are receiving workers’ compensation benefits, you may also be entitled to file a third-party lawsuit. For example, perhaps a negligent subcontractor failed to complete proper lock-out/ tag-out protocols, resulting in your injury. Or, maybe you were struck by an object being used by an outside vendor. In these cases, you may be eligible for worker’s compensation because you were injured at work but are also entitled to file a suit against the negligent third party.
These cases can be a little tricky—many insurance companies may accuse you of being greedy, but in truth, you are asserting your rights. We’re here to guide you through it. Our attorney can build a strong case for a third-party suit on your behalf and handle all the legal matters for you, including communication with the other party, so you don’t have to.
Have You Been Hurt On A Construction Site? We Can Help!
Have you been hurt in a construction site accident? The attorneys at the Law Offices of Franks, Koenig & Neuwelt are here to protect your legal interests and demand justice for your losses. A Boynton Beach construction accident lawyer from our firm can build a strong case on your behalf, or help ensure that you get the full complement of workers’ comp benefits you’re eligible for. Call us today for a complimentary consultation.
