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Helping Victims Recover Damages in Accidents Caused by Co-Worker Negligence
Construction sites are dangerous places where workers are at risk every day they are on the job. When mistakes and accidents happen, workers can suffer serious injuries and even death. The sad reality is that many of these accidents are caused by co-worker negligence. When the carelessness or misconduct of a fellow employee is to blame for your construction site accident, you deserve to be fairly compensated for your on-the-job injuries.
Unfortunately, construction site accidents involving co-worker negligence can get complicated very quickly. The process for obtaining financial compensation is not always clear and will depend upon the specific facts of your case. A Florida co-worker negligence lawyer skilled in handling co-worker negligence cases can advise of your options and help you pursue the compensation that you deserve. The Florida Law Group offers a team of skilled accident and injury attorneys with vast experience handling construction accidents cases and other workplace injury claims throughout Florida. Our lawyers know the law and we will work with you to craft a strong legal strategy for your case.
Collecting Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Co-Worker Negligence Cases
When an employee is injured in a work-related accident, the employee is likely to be owed workers’ compensation benefits. These payments are meant to compensate you for your lost wages, permanent damages, medical bills and other out-of-pocket expenses associated with your injuries. Oftentimes when a construction accident is caused by co-worker negligence or misconduct, injured employees do not realize that they may be entitled to collect workers’ compensation benefits. If you or a loved one has been injured in a construction accident involving co-worker error or negligence, our team will carefully examine your case to determine what benefits you may be entitled to collect under Florida’s workers compensation system. We will represent you at each stage of the process, from filing your initial claim for benefits to challenging a denial so that you can get the full compensation that you deserve.
Filing a Third-Party Lawsuit Against Your Employer
While workers’ benefits are often referred to as the “exclusive remedy” when a workplace accident occurs, there are times where an injured worker may pursue additional damages by filing a lawsuit against his or her employer. These lawsuits, which are known as third-party suits, may allow the employee to recover full compensation for lost wages as well noneconomic damages such as pain and suffering. In the most egregious cases, the worker may also be entitled to collect punitive damages.
Third party lawsuits are limited to special situations where the employer is aware that an employee’s misconduct or negligence is putting other workers at direct risk for serious harm, and the employer fails to act to correct the situation. If a serious injury or death results, the injured employee may have the right to bring a third-party lawsuit against the employer. It is important to note that third-party liability lawsuits are not limited to employers. These suits may also involve additional defendants, including the construction site owner, general contractors and subcontractors, architects and engineers and other parties involved in the construction project.
Our Florida Co-Worker Negligence Lawyer Can Help If You Have Been Hurt in a Florida Construction Site Accident Caused by a Co-Worker
When a construction site accident occurs, the injuries are often severe and life-threatening. If have been hurt in a construction accident where co-worker negligence is to blame, you need to have an experienced team on your side. The construction accident attorneys at The Florida Law Group know how these cases work. We have decades of experience helping injured workers get the financial compensation they need to recover and move forward with their lives. Call our law offices today at 833-352-5297 to discuss your case with a Florida co-worker negligence lawyer.
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