We are no strangers to construction in Florida, where it often seems as if the whole state is being rebuilt. What you may not know is that all too frequently, these construction sites are the center of catastrophic injuries and fatalities. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 5,283 workers died on the job in 2023. Over 20% of those fatalities were in the construction industry.
Leading Causes of Construction Accident Deaths
When you look at what causes accidents at construction sites, you find that the leading causes of deaths are:
- Falls
- Strikes by objects
- Electrocution
- Being caught between, or compressed by, objects, material, or equipment
Common Construction Accidents
These “fatal four” accounted for nearly 60% of construction site deaths. But these aren’t the only ways that accidents occur at construction sites in Miami and South Florida. Other common construction site accidents include:
- Equipment failures
- Collapses
- Overexertion
- Exposure to chemicals
- Explosions
If you or a loved one was injured in a construction site accident, it is important that you contact an experienced construction accident attorney to protect your rights. Determining liability for your injuries or filing a wrongful death claim can be a difficult process that you do not want to attempt without an experienced attorney.
If a person is injured at work, the employer’s worker’s compensation insurance usually covers the injury. While this may prevent you from filing a personal injury lawsuit in Florida for your injuries, our creative and experienced construction accident attorneys can guide you through the process and may be able to bring a lawsuit on your behalf to get you additional compensation.
If your employer’s insurance does not cover all of your injury-related bills and expenses, you may be able to sue for additional compensation. Other parties that could be liable for your injuries include:
- Architects
- Engineers
- Product manufacturers
- Equipment manufacturers
- Contractors and subcontractors
- Site owners
The skilled construction accident attorneys at Mase Seitz Briggs know how to handle these complex cases in Florida and get you the maximum compensation for your injuries.
