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If you have an accident on a Florida construction site, please report it to:
- Remember everything that you can about the event
- Fill in the correct form and provide accurate information
- Please submit the form to your employer within 30 days of the accident.
- You should check with your employer and make sure that they send the report to your insurance company in seven days
You can consult our Florida Workers’ Compensation Lawyers whenever you need to.
Keep your memories of construction site accidents.
You should first save your memories after receiving medical attention from the onsite medic or emergency services. This includes:
- You should review any photographs or videos taken at the accident scene.
- Write down the chronological order of events
- Write down your injury symptoms at the time of the accident and the immediate aftermath.
- Recording names and contacting them for further information
Construction accidents, such as falls from heights or building collapses, are often chaotic and frightening. You may discover that:
- You may not be able to recall the whole event.
- I did not have the time to preserve any evidence at the scene
- You may remember things differently from others.
It is important to write down your memories as soon as you can, so that they are still fresh. You can also consult with our workers’ compensation lawyers. We can help you collect the proof needed to prove your claim.
Fill out your Workplace Injury Report
You must complete the DWC-1 form, which is the employee section of the Report of Injury or Sickness. The form asks for:
- Name, Social Security Number, and Contact Information
- When and how did the accident happen?
- What kind of injury did you sustain?
- Your signature
When filing a claim, you don’t have to specify the party at fault. Construction workers are entitled to benefits regardless of fault.
If our workplace injury lawyers find that there is a third-party responsible for your accident, such as a property owner who pushed an employee to use heavy machinery in unsafe conditions or to work at heights, we can file both a personal injury suit and a workers’ compensation claim.
Report Your Accident to Your Employer
Your employer must fill out the employer’s section on the First Report Form. You have thirty days after the date of the injury to submit the DWC-1. If you fail to comply, your claim could be denied. This means that:
- Medical care
- Lost Wages
- Reemployment services
- Disability, whether permanent or temporary
You have seven days for your employer to complete the portion of the form that includes business information, additional data about the injury you suffered, and your position at the company.
After your employer has completed their part of the form, it is sent to the insurance company. The insurer will then decide if they approve your claim in full or if they can deny your claim outright.
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Be Sure Your Employer Submits the Construction Accident Report
Your employer is responsible for sending your report to your workers’ compensation insurer. Unfortunately, this is not always done in a timely fashion. You should either contact them directly or hire our Florida construction accident attorneys to do it for you if you don’t hear from them in seven days.
If your employer refuses to respond to you or does not submit your report:
- Directly notify your insurer of the claim
- What should you do after a personal injury? Ask our firm for guidance.
- We will handle all communications with your employer to try and convince them to cooperate
Do Florida Construction Workers Qualify for Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
Yes. According to Florida’s CFO, nearly every employer in the construction industry is required to have workers’ compensation coverage. Every construction business with at least one worker is required to purchase insurance.
Our Florida lawyers can protect your rights if the insurer denies your claim or tries illegally to retaliate because you filed a claim.
Why Should Florida Construction Workers Seek Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2022, 91 Florida workers who were involved in construction died due to workplace injuries. The BLS reported that 91 Florida construction workers died in 2022 due to workplace injuries.
Construction is a dangerous but necessary job. You should not hesitate to benefit from the financial benefits workers’ compensation offers construction employees. Reporting your injury promptly will allow you to:
- You and your family can still get the help you need as you recover from an injury.
- Show the value and necessity of workers’ compensation programs
- Verify that your employer is following the law and providing compensation to injured employees
- Encourage your employer to make the workplace safer, which will reduce worker injuries and workers’ compensation payouts.
Families of deceased workers may also be entitled to compensation, which includes funeral costs and financial loss. It is not too late if you have lost a loved one in an accident at work.
You deserve compensation no matter the outcome of an accident on a construction site. Our Florida construction accident lawyers understand this and want to help you assert your rights.
Get Compensation for Your Florida Construction Site Accident
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