Palm Harbor Construction Accident Lawyer

Many people who suffer on the job injuries assume worker’s compensation coverage is always adequate and unfortunately, that’s not the case. In fact, it’s rarely enough to cover the medical costs, much less serve as an income replacement, either temporarily or on a permanent basis. Remember, worker’s compensation is an insurance policy that your employer must obtain. Florida’s program is state-run, which means the state pays the benefits, but employers pay the state their respective premiums. In Florida, an employer in the construction industry who employs one or more part or full-time employees must obtain workers’ compensation coverage. A construction industry contractor who sub-contracts either a portion or the entirety of the work must be able to provide proof of this insurance through a Certificate of Election.

Workers’ compensation can cover a range of different type of workplace and construction accidents. Construction sites and other work premises can have many dangers, including dangerous equipment and dangerous conditions, which can result in falls, impacts, broken bones, head injuries, spinal injuries, vehicle and car accidents, loss of limb and in some cases, loss of life. A business or property owner may also hold liability if there is evidence that a dangerous condition arose as a result of negligent behavior.

Many people believe that the federal laws will protect them and their rights. The reality is both state and federal regulations that govern workplace safety are narrow in that they simply provide a how-to of sorts for companies to put into place to ensure worker safety. If that does not happen, the majority of the government agencies step in to investigate the incident, levy fines and issue guidelines for repairing the workplace so that a repeat does not occur.

It’s not until a legal advocate steps up to the plate and agrees to protect his client do things begin to change for the worker and his family. It’s understandable that families see only the most immediate crisis, especially when an injury has forced their loved one out of work. It’s overwhelming to see a stack of bills and no way to go back to work because of the ongoing injury. In fact, in some instances, the injured person’s spouse is forced to cut back on his or her work hours in order to properly care for their injured loved ones. It’s that kind of fear and uncertainty that insurance companies rely on to work to their advantage. It shouldn’t be this way, especially considering the loyalty workers show their employers on a daily basis.

The team at Jeffrey W. Hensley, P.A. are experienced in these types of on the job injuries. They have represented clients for more than thirty years and they know how the laws work and they know how insurance companies and their employer’s lawyers are focused on protecting their own interests and those of their clients. You need the same type of aggressive representation, someone who knows the intricacies of construction site injuries, who will fight for your rights and who can see the big picture, including what your needs might be in the future.

If you have been harmed by the actions or negligence of another, you do not have to suffer quietly nor do you have to accept the often-inadequate compensation offered by those responsible and their representatives. Don’t trust any Palm Harbor lawyer; you need a qualified and aggressive Palm Harbor construction accident attorney working on your behalf. The power of a law firm with the knowledge, experience and dedication to fight effectively on your behalf so that you receive every penny of compensation you’re entitled to is just the type of support you need in these cases.