Jacksonville Florida Construction Site Slip and Fall Lawyers
Construction Site Slip and Fall
At one time the construction industry was the largest single industry accounting for billions in investment and millions of jobs. Dangers on-the-job are an unfortunate reality in the construction industry with more than 1,000 workers killed every year and more than 400,000 injuries on the job site annually. Slip and falls on a construction site can occur when there is:
- Wet floors
- Poor lighting
- Debris on the ground
- Potholes and missing pavement
- An absence of warning signs
Construction sites can mean everything from a residential home site, new construction, commercial property, or a remodeling job. Injuries can occur to workers, occupants, or even a passerby.
The primary question to ask - was the property owner or contractor negligent? The answer to that question will determine the viability of your claim. Also important is why you were on the site. If you were a trespasser, you might not have a valid claim but a worker or invited guest may be able to claim liability.
Some of the hazards on a construction site may be labeled, but often with the changeable nature of construction, a new hazard can be created almost daily. Maybe the sidewalk is being torn up to be replaced and there are loose chunks of concrete near a doorway. An open pit may be dug so a new gas tank can be buried. Both of these scenarios have the potential for a trip and fall or slip and fall accident with injuries that can include broken bones and head injuries as well as spine damage. The injuries are just as likely to occur to the occupants of an apartment building under renovation as the contractor's employees.
A common cause of a construction site slip and fall is the unstable scaffolding that workers must rely on to cover a broken walkway or gaping hole in the ground. Scaffolding that is inadequately secured can cause a worker to fall and sustain an injury. Remember, that workers on construction sites often are carrying a heavy load or have their eye on something ahead and may not see a hazard on the ground.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a slip and fall accident on a construction site, the Florida construction site slip and fall attorneys at Farah & Farah understand how to represent claimants who have suffered injuries through no fault of their own. We know how to collect the documents, pictures, physician testimony, and other experts to put a winning case together on your behalf. We will aggressively represent you to the best of our ability with the goal of reaching the best possible outcome. A consultation is always complimentary and comprehensive.
Please visit our Jacksonville Premises Liability Website for more info.
Our personal promise: Accident victims have specific rights, but by law you have a limited time to take action. When you use our team at Farah & Farah, there are NO up-front charges.
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Our fee is a percentage of the money awarded payable only when your case is successfully concluded. No matter how many times you call and how long we talk, there is NO CHARGE or cost until your case settles. Do not sign any releases, agreements or give any statements until you have spoken with us about your legal rights. When it comes to getting you more, we won't settle for less!
We personally promise that you will be treated with the respect and dignity you deserve. We promise to keep you up to date and informed as to developments in your case. Your case is important to us, regardless of size.
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