Nassau County Construction Accident Lawyer

Understanding Construction Accident Claims in Florida 

Some of the people who work the hardest in Florida are construction workers. It is a laborious and arduous job that asks a lot of people.  The worksite is dangerous and sometimes precautions are not taken to prevent injuries. When an accident happens, it can really negatively impact someone’s life. If you or someone you love has been hurt on a construction site and has suffered damages because of it, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Nassau County construction accident lawyer. From start to finish, every case is going to be unique from another, but they generally follow the same pattern. The injured party makes the report at the construction site and seeks medical attention. Then they reach out to our Nassau County construction accident lawyer to represent them in seeking justice for their case. From then the liable party’s insurance company and the lawyer negotiate on what the settlement should be. Typically, the first settlement is far lower than what it should be to fully compensate the victim for the damages. The lawyers fight until either a full and fair settlement is reached or it goes to trial where it is settled in front of a judge and jury. For that reason, it is wise to choose a lawyer who is going to prepare your case for trial from the get-go so there are no surprises and you’re not left flailing because it didn’t settle for what it should have.

Causes of Construction Accidents

There are a lot of different reasons a construction accident might happen. It could be human error or it could be a product liability issue. Sometimes, there is a lack of safety training for the employees on a construction site because the project manager wants to save money and time by getting the work going right away. Also, if there is a lack of safety equipment or an issue with scaffolding, for example, catastrophic injuries can occur. Some accidents that are also common are things collapsing on workers such as buildings, workers falling from heights, workers getting crushed by falling debris, explosions, electrocutions, and so on. Sometimes these incidences are fatal. If you’ve lost a loved one in a fatal construction accident, please call us as soon as possible. Most construction and accidents can boil down to carelessness or negligence. It’s not always the project manager or supervisor who is to blame for an accident occurring. It can also be a worker on the construction site who was acting careless and caused harm to their coworkers.

Do I Have a Case?

The easiest way to know for sure whether or not you have a case is to sit down with our Nassau County construction accident lawyer to determine if you are able to seek justice. There are things written into law that say you must qualify for compensation. There are also certain things that you and your lawyer have to prove before you are permitted to bring a claim against an alleged liable party. While you should know what these requirements are, we don’t want you to worry about it because our Nassau County construction accident lawyer will take care of all of this for you so you don’t have to stress unnecessarily. Here is what needs to be proven for you to have a case: You have to prove that you as a person were owed a certain level of care. That means that the liable party was supposed to keep you safe or prevent harm from happening to you. Then, you must prove that there was a breach in this duty of care. That means that the liable party did something clearly wrong which resulted in an accident involving you. From there, there needs to be proof that you sustained some serious injuries in the accident. It all ties together; someone acted in a way they shouldn’t have, which caused an accident and left you hurt. With a lot of construction site accidents, the liable party is going to be a third-party individual or entity. Most of the time if you are trying to bring a claim for justice, you’re not going to want to bring it against your employer directly. People are afraid of losing employment due to a lawsuit but they still want to get their due justice. When a third-party lawsuit is filed for construction accidents, the liable party is not necessarily going to be your employer. The liable party would be one of the following: the owner of the property, the contractor, the manufacturer of the equipment, and so on. Essentially, these people are not directly hiring you. They are, however, responsible for the harm you endured based on the events that took place. Paul Boone will guide you through exactly what you are entitled to and who is going to be the liable party and your construction accident claim. Please call our Nassau County construction accident lawyer as soon as you possibly can so we can get started on building you a strong case from the very beginning.

How Long You Have to Bring Your Claim

For most any injury claim in Florida, the statute of limitations is going to be the same. The statute of limitations is a term that means the amount of time for which your injury claim is valid. You have four years from the date of your construction accident in which you are permitted to bring your claim and seek justice. Any claims attempted to be brought past that four-year mark are going to be denied. Of course, while you have this time, it doesn’t mean you should wait. Injury cases are extremely time sensitive. Four years is a long time for you to expect your witnesses to remember what happened and your evidence to be easy to find. The sooner you contact a lawyer to help you, the better off your case is going to be. We highly encourage you to reach out as soon as you are able to. We understand, of course, that you might need surgery and you need time to settle into your new normal of being severely hurt, but the moment you get a chance to make a quick phone call to our office, please do it.

How a Nassau County Construction Accident Lawyer Can Help You

Paul Boone is one of the Nassau County construction accident lawyers who treat clients as a priority. I understand that you were a victim of negligence and you deserve justice for the damages that you’ve had to suffer through. It should not feel like some sort of battle or victims. Paul wants to make this easy on you. You’ve likely never had to go through a case like this before and don’t understand that they are very complex. They require extensive knowledge of state and federal law. We wouldn’t want you to go through this experience alone and we don’t want you to feel like you have to know everything about the minutiae of the law to get the justice you deserve. Let someone who has been doing this for their job day in and day out handle the hard parts of your case. They will be the ones who are the champion of your justice. You already have so much to think about dealing with this injury, for one, and then dealing with how it has affected your life. You might not be able to return to work which leaves you wondering how you’re going to provide for yourself and take care of your family. You may not be able to do the things that you need to do physically on a day-to-day basis. All of these things are probably extremely stressful for you, so the last thing we want you to experience distress when dealing with your construction accident claim. Call our Nassau County construction accident lawyer as soon as you can and we will set you up with a free consultation to guide you through what your rights are and what legal action you need to be taking right now. 

Call Our Nassau County Construction Accident Lawyer Today for a Free Consultation

Our Nassau County construction accident lawyer takes justice seriously. If you have been wronged by someone who was negligent or careless, you deserve compensation. These cases are tricky and time sensitive, so the sooner you reach out to our lawyer the better. We are waiting for your call to get started. Call today to set up your free initial consultation with our knowledgeable, skilled, and dedicated lawyer.