Because construction work can be so dangerous, those who work on and manage these sites must ensure everyone’s safety and implement certain protocols. If you or a loved one was injured on a construction site, you should be able to hold the liable party accountable.
A Jacksonville construction accident lawyer at Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers can evaluate your losses and help you pursue a financial recovery for them via an insurance claim or lawsuit. This assistance will be available to you based on a contingency fee, so there won’t be any charges unless we reach a case resolution.
What Must Be Proven in a Construction Accident Lawsuit
Any person who is filing a construction accident lawsuit is going to have to prove four basic elements:
- The other party owed you a duty of care.
- They breached this duty by acting negligently or recklessly.
- This breach led to a construction accident.
- You have suffered injuries and other losses as a result of this accident.
Most construction companies in Florida are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance, but there can be issues when sub-contractors, contractors, or other third parties are to blame for the accident. When a worker is injured without being protected by insurance, then the third party becomes responsible for the payment of benefits.
If you are not filing a workers’ compensation claim, Florida Statutes § 95.11 stipulates that a person generally has two years from their date of injury to commence a lawsuit against the negligent party. While two years may sound like a long amount of time to some people, you still need to act quickly to begin much of the needed legwork before you can file suit.
Types of Construction Accident Damages You May Recover
Construction accidents may trigger personal injury cases because of all the different costs that a victim is facing or will face. Some of the possible damages people may be able to recover may include:
- Past and anticipated medical care costs
- Disfigurement and scarring
- Home modifications
- Lost wages
- Reduced earning capacity
- Mental anguish
- Out-of-pocket expenses
- Pain and suffering
Tragically, some people succumb to their construction accident injuries. If your loved one passed away in this situation, you can file a wrongful death case. You could request damages for burial and funeral arrangement costs, final medical care costs, and loss of inheritance or consortium.
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Consider Hiring Our Jacksonville Construction Accident Lawyer
If you suffered a serious injury in a construction accident in the Jacksonville area, do not wait to contact Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers. Our lawyers will help you with all aspects of your Jacksonville construction accident case, including:
- Interviewing witnesses
- Collecting, preserving, and analyzing evidence
- Negotiating fair compensation
- Talking to insurance companies and attorneys on your behalf
- Naming responsible parties
- Evaluating your past and upcoming losses
- Studying relevant laws
- Ordering the incident report
You will also work directly with our partners throughout the course of your case.
The Payment Plan We Use for Our Construction Accident Clients
Our law firm will finance your construction accident case, so don’t worry about using your savings when you hire us and take legal action. Also, under this contingency-fee structure:
- One of our team members will provide you with a free case review at no obligation or risk.
- We don’t charge any fees up front or out of pocket.
- Your lawyer will not ask for any hourly rates or retainers.
We will only take a fee if we settle or win your case. That way, we can reduce your financial strains and start working on your case right away.
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Kinds of Construction Accidents in Jacksonville
The average construction site involves numerous people performing a wide variety of tasks. Any number of things could go wrong during the day and lead to people suffering injuries.
In general, some of the most common kinds of construction accident claims our firm sees include, but are not limited to:
- Carpentry accidents
- Caught-between accidents
- Crane or hoist accidents
- Defective ladders and power tools
- Electrocutions
- Elevator shaft accidents
- Exposure to dangerous chemicals or toxins
- Falling debris
- Falls from heights
- Faulty stairs
- Forklift accidents
- Scaffolding accidents
- Slip and falls
All construction accidents are going to require rigorous investigations to determine liability. A lawyer with our firm can assist you with this process.
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Causes of Construction Accidents
When a construction accident occurs, there is usually a party to blame, although liability is not always clear. You will want to get specific answers as to what caused your accident and who can be held accountable.
Some of the most common causes of construction accidents may include, but are not limited to:
- Lack of worker protection
- Hazards in workplace
- Missing guards or other protections
- Unsafe equipment
- Lack of safety precautions
- Unsafe property conditions
The list above is only a partial overview of possible liability claims, and it is certainly possible that another cause could be the determining factor in your own case. Keep in mind that every single construction accident claim is its own unique event. In addition, there can be many independent factors that could go a long way in determining a case resolution.
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Reach Out to Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers for a Free Consultation Today
Call (904) 549-6065 today for a free consultation with Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers. Our firm prides itself on being as honest as possible with every client so that they will be kept fully aware of every development in their case. We will be working to help you recover the best possible outcome.
You can check out some of our case outcomes and testimonials to get an idea of how we operate.
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