You have several rights after a construction accident in the Tampa Bay Area, including seeking fair compensation for your damages. Whether you have suffered injuries or lost a loved one, you should exercise your right to seek the money you deserve.
You also have the right to hire a Tampa personal injury lawyer who will fight for your financial recovery. We recommend our firm, as we prioritize client service and have a long record of successful results.
Recoverable Damages For Victims Of Construction Accidents In The Tampa Bay Area
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) explains that the leading construction accident types pose a high risk of injury and death. This includes heavy-machinery accidents, falls, electrocutions, and crushing injuries from heavy equipment.
These high-risk hazards can cause serious damages, including:
Medical Costs
Whether you file a workers’ compensation claim or lawsuit, you should get complete coverage for your medical expenses. Medical bills may stem from:
- Emergency transport from the scene of your construction accident in Tampa Bay
- Emergency treatment
- Surgery
- Hospital stays
- Doctor’s appointments
- All other medical services related to your construction accident
Medical costs are a source of immense financial pressure for many workers injured. We’ll work to relieve that pressure by getting fair compensation from liable parties.
Work-Loss Expenses
If you cannot work, it may cost you:
- Income
- Earning power (you may return to work in a limited or lower-paying capacity)
- Job fulfillment
- Bonuses
- Promotions
- Benefits
We’ll account for these damages as we lead your construction accident case in Tampa Bay.
Pain and Suffering
Pain and suffering from a Tampa Bay construction accident can include:
- Acute pain
- Chronic or recurring pain
- Psychological distress (including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and recurring traumatic thoughts)
- Emotions anguish
- Impaired quality of life
Our firm works with mental health professionals who diagnose our clients’ pain and suffering. Such diagnoses will come at no cost to you.
Rehabilitation Costs
You may need rehabilitation as part of the physical recovery process. You may also need treatment for mental health problems, potentially including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Lastly, you may need vocational rehabilitation to help you return to work.
These various types of rehabilitation may come at a cost, and we’ll demand that liable parties cover those costs.
How Do I Seek Money For Damages After A Construction Accident In The Tampa Bay Area?
There are two primary ways to seek compensation for a construction accident in Tampa Bay:
- A workers’ compensation claim
- A third-party lawsuit
Your lawsuit may be either a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit, depending on your circumstances. An attorney may pursue both a workers’ compensation claim and a lawsuit, depending on your unique situation in Tampa Bay.
Potential Challenges When Pursuing A Workers’ Compensation Claim
We generally file workers’ compensation claims when construction workers suffer injuries in the normal course of their work. Such a claim may cover medical expenses, a percentage of lost income, and certain other losses.
A successful workers’ compensation claim isn’t a given. Challenges may include:
- Allegations that you caused your injuries through reckless behavior: An insurance company may seek to avoid paying you. To do this, the insurer may allege that you were intoxicated or otherwise impaired. They could also claim that you engaged in “horseplay,” which could void any benefits you’re entitled to.
- Allegations that your injuries or losses aren’t as serious as you claim: Insurers may not be able to avoid paying you but will work to avoid paying every dollar you deserve. By claiming your injuries aren’t as serious as you know them to be, the insurer is attempting to shave money off their settlement.
- Allegations of pre-existing injuries: A liable insurer may claim that one or more of your injuries existed before your construction accident. The insurer may try to avoid paying for medical care for such injuries.
- Low settlement offer: When an insurer offers a settlement, it may be less than you deserve. This is when our experienced negotiators roll up their sleeves and get to work.
Our attorneys deal with insurers regularly. We demand the compensation our clients deserve, and we won’t back down in the face of bad-faith insurance tactics.
An Attorney Will Protect Your Rights And Seek the Money You’re Entitled To
Seeking money for injured construction workers (and loved ones of deceased construction workers) is second nature to us. Day in and day out, our team fights for the financial recoveries our clients deserve.
We will protect your rights and fight for your financial recovery by:
- Securing all relevant case evidence
- Interviewing witnesses who saw your construction accident
- Hiring experts who can speak to key aspects of your Tampa Bay case
- Documenting your construction accident-related damages
- Calculating the value of a fair settlement
- Representing you in settlement negotiations
- Taking your case to trial if necessary
A lawsuit could be a viable option for you. Our firm will lead every step of your case, overcoming all challenges, including:
- Getting evidence from liable parties
- Filing your case by the deadline set by Florida Statutes § 95.11
- Dealing with bad-faith tactics by liable parties
- Managing every aspect of the case, including paperwork, communications, negotiations, and trial (if necessary)
We are a full-service law firm that expects to win every case we accept. We aren’t entitled to victory, but we work tirelessly and know that hard work can bring positive results.
Call the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine Today for Your Free Consultation
We have helped many construction workers in the Tampa Bay area get the money they deserve. Eventually, we hope you’ll return to full health and get back to work (if you choose). For now, a construction lawyer from the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine wants to get the compensation you are entitled to receive.
Call us today for your free consultation. We go the extra mile for our clients, and that’s what every injured construction worker deserves from their lawyers.
