Construction Accident Lawyers in Orlando:
The Orlando construction accident lawyers at Wooten, Kimbrough, Damaso & Dennis, P.A. have witnessed firsthand construction accident victims and their families left to face a mountain of hospital bills and living expenses without the money they need to afford it. This at a time when the on-the-job injuries these workers suffered may prevent them from working or may have even proved deadly, leaving their family to deal with the devastation of losing them on their own, including:
- Hospitalization
- Rehabilitation and physical therapy
- Long-term care
- Funeral expenses
- Workers’ compensation benefit delays and denials
- Third party claims
- Personal injury lawsuits
- Finding a way to go on knowing the future you planned with someone you lost is no longer possible
We are committed to guiding you through this process with compassion and determination. Our team understands the unique challenges construction injury victims face, and we’ll fight to protect your rights. Contact us today at (407) 843-7060 or through our contact form.
Types of Construction Site Injuries:
The construction accident attorneys at Wooten, Kimbrough, Damaso & Dennis have experience representing clients with many different types of construction accident injuries in Orlando. Some of the most common construction site injuries include:
- Head or brain injury
- Burn injuries
- Electrocution
- Back or spinal cord injury
- Broken bones
- Neck and shoulder injuries
- Illnesses due to exposure to a toxic chemical
Determining Fault Following a Construction Site Accident:
Construction accidents can be extremely complicated, involving factors such as workers’ compensation, third party claims, insurance law, product liability, personal injury claims and wrongful death. In addition, these incidents can often be the fault of one or more of several different parties, including:
- Construction companies
- Supervisors
- Coworkers
- Contractors
- Subcontractors
- Manufacturers
Types of Medical and Disability Workers’ Compensation Benefits:
With so many factors at play, it can be very difficult for injury victims and their families to determine what type of workers’ compensation benefits to apply for, which can include:
- Supplemental benefits – This applies to injured employees who have not returned to work and cannot find another suitable place of employment or have returned to work in a position that pays less than their pre-injury income.
- Permanent total benefits – Construction workers eligible for these benefits if they are not able to return to work at all, even with a lighter workload or in a less strenuous position
- Permanent impairment benefits – If a construction worker sustains vision loss, has to have an amputation or suffers severe head or facial disfigurement, he or she is eligible for these benefits.
- Impairment income benefits – The state has a formula that helps it determine the level of an injured employee’s impairment, which is a deciding factor in if and how much he or she would receive in medical or disability workers’ compensation benefits. Construction workers are only eligible for impairment income benefits if due to their workplace injuries they receive a permanent impairment rating from the state.
- Death benefits – These benefits can be collected by a construction worker’s surviving dependents if his or her on-the-job injuries resulted in death within one year of the accident or within five years if the worker was continuously disabled due to the injury throughout that time.
Contact an Orlando Construction Accident Lawyer Today:
If you or a loved one suffered an injury resulting from negligence causing a construction accident, the Orlando personal injury attorneys at Wooten, Kimbrough, Dimaso & Dennis are here to help. Let us protect your rights by handling your case and pursuing the compensation you deserve. Contact our team now at (407) 843-7060 or submit a contact form for a free consultation.
