Construction Accidents
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Construction Accidents
The attorneys at Stathopoulos Law Group handle cases involving workplace injuries, including those sustained on construction sites. We are familiar with the federal and Florida regulations specific to these types of claims, and can help navigate these laws to help you recover for your losses. There are a number of complex liability issues that pertain to construction accident lawsuits, so it’s important to contact an attorney in Florida who has experience in handling third-party injury claims. At Stathopoulos Law Group, our lawyers have handled workplace accidents and personal injury lawsuits in Tampa for more than two decades and have the resources needed to help you recover compensation for your losses.
If you have been injured on a construction site, it's important to contact an attorney to help with your injury claim. There are a number of Florida state and federal laws concerning personal injuries and construction sites, which may or may not be applicable in a given situation. Additionally, there are a number of parties who may be liable for the injury, including construction site owners, general contractors, sub-contractors, manufacturers of faulty equipment, or another third party. Only a thorough investigation of medical records, the construction site, witness statements, and parties related to the incident can help to determine liability, as well as the laws applicable to your claim. A construction accident attorney can start an investigation, identify any liable parties, and determine the type of claim you should pursue.
Construction accidents can occur for a number of reasons. OSHA and the State of Florida require employers to obtain certain permits, conduct regular inspections, and implement job safety programs to limit workplace accidents. Negligence, product defects and failure to adhere to safety policies and procedures can result in avoidable construction site accidents.
Some of the leading causes of construction accidents include:
- Insufficient training;
- Crane accidents;
- Harness accidents;
- Improper use or maintenance of equipment;
- Mechanical hazards;
- Falls from elevations;
- Defective equipment;
- Scaffolding accidents;
- Electrical accidents;
- Poor safety precautions and oversight;
- Hoist accidents;
- Collapsed structures;
- Compressed gases;
- Exposure to toxic substances;
- Slip and falls;
- Fires and explosions;
- Misuse of tools;
- Welding accidents; and
- Falling objects.
If you have been injured in a Florida construction accident and believe you have a claim for your injuries, the attorneys at Stathopoulos Law Group Clearwater office may be able to help. To have a Florida construction accident attorney review your case, please fill out our case review form at no cost or obligation to you.
We're prepared to assist clients in Pasco County, Pinellas County, Hillsborough County, New Port Richey, Land O'Lakes, Odessa, Lutz, Tarpon Springs, Palm Harbor, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Tampa.