At the Law Offices of Franks, Koenig & Neuwelt, we are trial-tested construction accident lawyers committed to thorough preparation in every matter.
If you were hurt on a construction site in Jupiter, you may be looking at months away from the trade, a stack of medical bills, and a foreman who suddenly stopped returning your calls. The site kept working the next morning, but maybe you didn’t. Our firm has spent more than 20 years representing injured construction workers across Palm Beach County. Not general contractors, or carriers. Our Jupiter, FL construction accident lawyer from our office can evaluate your claim for free and tell you what it’s worth.
Construction Accident Lawyer Jupiter, FL
Our Jupiter construction accident lawyer represents tradespeople, laborers, and site workers injured on active jobsites. In Florida, that usually means two things at once: a workers’ compensation claim against the employer’s carrier, and, where a subcontractor, property owner, or equipment manufacturer shares blame, a separate negligence case. Handling one without checking the other leaves money on the table.
Falls, slips, and trips caused 39 of the 88 construction-sector deaths Florida recorded in 2024, more than any other type of event in the industry. Jupiter’s steady pace of residential and coastal development puts local crews in the middle of those numbers. A Jupiter construction accident attorney turns an incident report into a documented, provable claim before the site changes and the witnesses scatter.
Types of Construction Accident Cases We Handle in Jupiter
Jobsites in Jupiter run the full range, from single-family builds and remodels to marine and commercial work along the waterway. The hazards repeat from site to site, and so do the injuries. These are the cases that our Jupiter construction accident attorneys handle the most:
- Falls from heights. Roofs, leading edges, ladders, and unguarded openings produce the most serious injuries in the trade, and the pattern of fatalities in South Florida bears that out. We investigate the fall protection that was, or wasn’t, in place.
- Scaffold collapses. Improper assembly, missing planks, and overloading turn scaffolds into traps. These are among the most common construction accidents that justify compensation, and the setup crew’s records usually tell the story.
- Struck-by and caught-between accidents. Falling tools, swinging loads, collapsing walls, and pinch points between equipment and structures. Crush injuries and amputations from these events change lives permanently.
- Machinery and equipment failures. Saws, lifts, nail guns, and heavy equipment that malfunction or lack guards. LOTO violations during maintenance and repair work are a recurring cause we know how to prove.
- Trench and structural collapses. Unshored trenches and premature form removal bury and crush workers. Soil reports, engineering plans, and inspection logs become the core evidence.
- Electrocutions. Contact with live wires, ungrounded tools, and overhead power lines. Florida construction sites see electrical deaths every year, and survivors often carry burns and nerve damage for life.
- Construction vehicle accidents. Dump trucks, delivery vehicles, and equipment moving through active sites strike workers on foot. Questions of truck accident liability frequently reach beyond the employer to outside companies.
Why Choose the Law Offices of Franks, Koenig & Neuwelt as My Construction Accident Lawyer in Jupiter, FL?
Lawyers Who Only Represent Injured Workers
Lissa Dorsey has represented injured workers for her entire legal career, starting in 1999 when she earned her law degree from Boston College Law School. She has never worked a day for an insurance company. Construction accidents sit at the center of her practice, and she is fluent in French and Haitian Creole, which matters on South Florida jobsites where crews speak more than one language.
David Schweiger has likewise spent his career advocating for injured workers against insurance carriers. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Florida and his law degree from Nova Southeastern University, and he handles some of the most contested claims in our office. Our workers’ compensation lawyer in Jupiter, FL has the experience required to see how a carrier may strategize against you when handling your claim.
Construction Results That Speak for Themselves
Our Jupiter construction accident attorneys have recovered millions of dollars for injured workers, including:
- $3,000,000 for a construction accident
- $1,900,000 for a scaffold fall
- $1,350,000 for a construction crush injury
- $625,000 for a fall from a roof
Results like these come from treating every file as a trial file. We retain the right experts, preserve the jobsite evidence, and push each claim to its full value rather than accepting the carrier’s opening number. Every construction accident case is handled on contingency. No upfront costs, no hourly bills, and no fee at all unless we recover for you.
Understanding Construction Accident Cases
Damages, Liability, and Compensation for Construction Accident Cases
Construction injuries can produce two separate recoveries, and the difference between them is significant. Workers hurt on jobsites hold the same no-fault rights as anyone pursuing a work injury claim in Jupiter, which means workers’ compensation pays regardless of who caused the accident. A third-party negligence case requires proof of fault but pays damages the comp system never will. Depending on how your accident happened, you may be entitled to pursue one or both when working with our Jupiter construction accident lawyer:
- Medical care and prescriptions through authorized providers
- Temporary disability checks while you can’t work or work light duty
- Impairment and permanent total disability benefits for lasting harm
- Lost earnings and reduced future earning capacity in a third-party case
- Pain and suffering, available only against a negligent third party
- Death benefits for families of workers killed on the job
Fault still shapes a negligence recovery. Under Fla. Stat. § 768.81, Florida applies modified comparative fault: your damages are reduced by your share of blame, and recovery is barred entirely if you are found more than 50 percent at fault. Carriers and defense lawyers know this, which is why they work so hard to pin the accident on the injured worker. We counter that strategy with site photographs, safety records, and witness testimony that put the fault where it belongs.
What Are Important Aspects of a Construction Accident Case?
Construction cases are evidence cases, and jobsite evidence disappears fast. Scaffolds come down, trenches get filled, and crews move to the next project within days. A few points deserve attention immediately after an accident, which our Jupiter construction accident lawyer can handle.
- Notice. Fla. Stat. § 440.185 requires you to advise your employer of the injury within 30 days. Tell your foreman in a way that gets written down.
- Site conditions. Photograph the scaffold, the trench, the ladder, the missing guard. OSHA’s fall protection requirements give a measuring stick for what should have been there.
- Third parties. Before suing certain defendants, Florida imposes a step you must complete before you sue, and identifying every responsible company early keeps all options open.
What Is the Construction Accident Case Timeline?
The two tracks run on different timelines, and both start the day you’re hurt.
- Report the injury to your employer within 30 days
- The carrier accepts or denies the comp claim and benefits begin or get litigated
- A petition for benefits, when needed, generally must be filed within two years under Fla. Stat. § 440.19
- A third-party negligence lawsuit generally must be filed within two years under Fla. Stat. § 95.11 for causes of action accruing on or after March 24, 2023
- The claims resolve through settlement, mediation, or trial
Some claims settle within months once liability is clear. Others require depositions, expert reports, and a courtroom. Missing either deadline can end that part of the case for good, so we calendar both from day one and prepare each claim to go the distance.
What Should You Bring to Your Construction Accident Consultation?
Bring what you have when meeting with our Jupiter construction accident lawyer. Some missing information is normal, and we know how to find what we need later on.
- The incident report or first report of injury, if one was completed
- Photos of the site, the equipment, and your injuries
- Medical records and work-status notes
- Pay stubs from the 13 weeks before the accident
- Names of the general contractor, subcontractors, and any witnesses
Our Jupiter construction accident attorneys will walk through the accident piece by piece, identify every potential source of recovery, and give you an honest answer about the strength of the case. You will leave knowing what your claim involves and what happens next.
Reach Out to the Law Offices of Franks, Koenig & Neuwelt to Schedule a Consultation
A construction injury shouldn’t cost you your trade and your savings at the same time. Our consultations are free and confidential, and you owe no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. We will review your accident, explain both avenues of recovery, and answer every question you bring. Our office serves injured workers in Jupiter and throughout the surrounding Palm Beach County communities. Contact us to schedule a consultation with our Jupiter construction accident lawyer.
