Tampa Construction Accident Attorney

The Tampa construction accident attorney team at Jack Bernstein, Injury Attorneys, represent individuals who are hurt in construction accident claims. Construction work can be dangerous. If you’ve been in an accident, you need aggressive and experienced lawyers prepared to fight for compensation for you. That’s what our construction accident attorney team in Tampa does for our clients every day.

Contact us at (813) 333-6666 today to see what you might qualify to receive for your construction accident claim.

Causes of Construction Accidents

There are many ways that a Tampa construction accident can occur. Here are some common causes of construction accidents:

  • Falls from elevated heights
  • Trip and fall accidents
  • Failures to wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • A lack of adequate training
  • Inadequate rest periods, overtraining
  • Heat and cold-related accidents
  • Accidents because of failures to comply with safety regulations
  • Struck by falling objects
  • Pushed between pieces of equipment
  • Poor maintenance of work vehicles and tools
  • Electrical accidents
  • Chemical accidents
  • Collapses during construction

 

Any kind of construction accident may be the basis for financial compensation. Talk to one of our experienced Tampa injury attorneys to see what types of damages you can recover after a construction accident.

Free Consultation With Our Tampa Construction Accident Attorneys

You may be entitled to damages if you’re hurt in a Tampa construction accident. With our resources and passion for justice, we can help you exercise your legal rights. Meet our team or call us at (813) 333-6666 for a free consultation today! There’s no cost or obligation and no fees unless you win. We look forward to working with you.

What is a Construction Accident Case?

A construction accident case is a claim for financial compensation. It is brought by a victim of a construction accident. The person who brings the case may or may not be on the job at the time of the accident. It’s a third-party case, and it’s separate from any workers’ compensation case, although the claims may be related. The purpose of a construction accident case is to give the victim fair financial relief for their economic losses and non-economic suffering because of the construction accident.

Why Not Just Bring a Workers’ Compensation Claim?

Workers’ compensation in Tampa is indeed one avenue for relief when you’re hurt while working in construction. Workers’ compensation is based on the fact that an employee might get injured while doing the bidding of their employer. It doesn’t depend on fault between the employer and the employee. It pays the bare minimum to the victim for medical care and a reduced amount for lost wages.

 

However, a Tampa construction accident attorney can help you explore ways to more fully and fairly receive compensation related to a construction accident. In the construction industry, there are often many parties involved in a single project. There are subcontractors and multiple parties that work together to bring a project to life. 

 

Because of the many parties involved in a construction project, there may be a party other than the victim’s direct employer who is responsible for the accident. When someone else contributes to the accident because of negligence, the injured victim may have a construction accident case directly with that party. The claim may allow the victim to receive pain and suffering and other damages that wouldn’t be possible in just the workers’ compensation case. 

Tampa Construction Accident Cases vs. Workers Compensation Cases

Ultimately, both types of cases may be necessary to ensure that the victim gets fair compensation. However, there are reasons that it may not be beneficial for a particular victim to do both types. Understanding the difference between third-party construction accident negligence cases and workers’ compensation cases is critical to appropriately advocating for a victim’s best interests.

 

Our Tampa construction accident attorneys understand the intricacies of the law, and we can ensure that you file the right case or cases to best represent your interests.

What Can I Win if I Bring a Tampa Construction Accident Case?

Here are some of the types of compensation that you can receive if you bring a Tampa construction accident case:

 

  • Payment for medical bills both in the short-term and long term
  • Cost for physical therapy and other efforts for medical improvement
  • Lost wages and lost career path
  • Property damages
  • Mental health treatment including anxiety and PTSD
  • Pain and suffering
  • Loss of enjoyment of lifestyle; compensation for life changes due to new limitations

 

A construction accident is a major life event. The damages that you receive should fairly represent your injuries and losses. You must evaluate each category of compensation individually to prevent losing out on the compensation that you need and deserve.

How Can an Attorney Help with a Tampa Construction Accident Injury?

As experienced Tampa construction accident attorneys, we know we perform an essential service in helping our clients get justice. Here are some of the ways we advocate for construction accident victims:

  • Preserving evidence that can prove how the accident occurred
  • Determining whether it’s best to file a construction accident claim, a workers’ compensation claim, or both
  • Talking to all the insurance companies and parties involved in order to negotiate the settlement on your behalf
  • Formally starting your court action
  • Processing the case in compliance with rules of court procedure
  • Going to court on your behalf; talking in court, arguing legal issues
  • Development of the evidence and legal strategies to reach the best possible result
  • Relentless pursuit of the case until you have fair financial compensation
  • Communication with you directly throughout the case; availability to talk, answer questions and make sure you’re comfortable with our services

Our legal services are two-fold. First, we believe in outstanding legal advocacy. We’re highly trained and experienced practitioners who are willing to do what it takes for our clients. Second, we believe that client communication is key. We’re sympathetic to how hard it is to be a construction accident victim. That’s why we’re committed to offering friendly, compassionate representation while we fight for justice.

What Sets Our Tampa Construction Accident Attorneys Apart

At Jack Bernstein, Injury Attorneys, we focus exclusively on accident cases. That’s why we’re experienced in all the unique questions and issues that might matter in your case. We believe that it’s crucial to prepare a legal strategy specific to your needs and goals. With a 40-member team of attorneys and support professionals, we have the expertise and resources to meet your needs.

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