Work Injuries

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Each year, more than 4.1 million people in the United States suffer a workplace injury or occupational illness.Thousands of Floridians are injured while at work and sometimes these injuries may even lead to death. Work injuries in hazardous jobs such as construction work are the most common, but persons in any line of work can be injured and sometimes seriously injured. It’s important to know your rights when reporting an injury.  Make an appointment for a free consultation with a Fort Lauderdale Construction Accident Lawyerat Roselli& Associates P.A.

In Florida, the Division of Workers’ Compensation handles work injury cases. These cases are not lawsuits, but rather claims against your employer’s insurance company. Generally, all injuries that arise out of and in the course of your employment are covered. This includes everything from injuries like a slip and fall to repetitive trauma cases like carpal tunnel from excessive typing. Occupational disease injuries such as exposure to chemicals also are covered. However, not all employers are required to have workers’ compensation coverage – these laws do not apply to employers with fewer than four employees.

Because Florida is a no-fault insurance state, you are covered regardless of who was at fault for your injury. You have to show that your injuries arose out of and in the process of your employment. In other words, if you got hurt while doing something work related and during work hours, you are most likely covered. Injuries resulting from a mistake – you weren’t paying attention and you got hurt – are generally covered. In most cases, you cannot sue your employer for negligence.The law requires you to give your employer notice of your injury within 30 days of the accident. If you fail to provide proper notice your case can be dismissed.Like other Florida cases, there is a statute of limitations (a time limit) for filing your case or it will be forever barred. You have two years from the date of the injury to file a petition with the Division of Workers’ Compensation. This formally notifies your employer and the state that you are pursuing your case.   ContactaSouth Florida work injury attorneyat Roselli& Associates P.A before time runs out on your claim.

Your law firm deals directly with the insurance company, not the employer themselves because a claim for benefits is not a lawsuit against your employer.  A South Florida work injury attorney at Roselli & Associates P.A. understands worker’s comp specific to injury and knows there is an opportunity for quick action to make a disputed job injury case better. If the insurance company is found to have acted unreasonably, they may be charged with penalties.

When a work injury is caused by the negligence of someone else, an employee of another company, or as a result of hazardous machinery, defective equipment or a hazardous condition on the job site, there may be legal remedies available to compensate the worker and the worker’s family beyond the basic workers compensation benefits.A South Florida work injury attorney at Roselli & Associates P.A. would be able to review your case immediately and inform you of your rights and the best direction for your case.

Many hardworking construction employees often feel betrayed, overwhelmed, and frustrated by the lack of legal options for taking action against the negligent or irresponsible parties. We can help.It is important to realize that injury is not just “part of the job” and should be seen as a threat to not only the safety of the other workers, but to the project as a whole. You need a Fort Lauderdale Construction Accident Lawyer you can trust.

At Roselli & Associates. P.A., we recognize that handling these cases require an aggressive and thorough investigation along with a compassionate understanding of the needs of our client during the difficult period that follows. Our hard work and commitment to seeking justice for our clients and their loved ones, is the driving force behind our reputation and our success in obtaining significant recoveries for our clients.

If you or a loved one suffered an injury at work, contact us so we may evaluate your case and obtain the compensation that is deserved.

 

Other Cases of Interest

Gas Line Explosion Causes Severe Burns To Bellsouth Worker

$2,077,000 Recovery

Rita G. v. National Excavator
Ocala, Alachua County, Florida
Attorney for Plaintiff: Robert M. Roselli

In an Alachua County case, our client suffered 3rd degree burns over her arms and legs after a gas line she was working near exploded. Preliminary investigation by the gas utility company and the Public Service Commission placed blame on our client for burning a hole through a gas line with her hand-held torch. Believing this was not the case, attorney Robert M. Roselli designed a legal strategy which involved hiring a team of top fire and safety experts to analyze the explosion and perform laboratory re-enactments which proved our client was not at fault. Damages were bolstered by obtaining video of skin graft surgeries performed by the burn specialist and hiring top experts in the field of life care planning, specifically for burn victims. The case was settled before trial for over two million dollars.

"This substantial settlement in excess of $2 million was the culmination of relentless and creative litigation on the part of plaintiff’s counsel."

Florida Jury Verdict Review and Analysis
Volume 14, Issue 9, September 2004

Day Laborer Falls Through Roof Opening And Suffers Fractured Spine

Confidential Settlement

Ruth Ann J. v. General Contractor
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida
Attorney for Plaintiff: Robert M. Roselli

The construction site for a local Laundromat was the site of a serious injury to 19-year-old Ruth Ann J., who was working as a day laborer to earn money while looking for a full time job. She and friends were hired by sub-contractors to work on the roof. While walking on the roof, she unknowingly backed up and fell through a opening and to the concrete floor below, suffering serious injuries. Attorney Robert M. Roselli was retained and a lawsuit filed against the contractor and subcontractors involved. Ultimately, a significant confidential settlement was obtained for the young lady.

 

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