A construction injury can put your whole livelihood on hold, and the questions pile up fast: who's actually responsible, whether workers' compensation is really all you're entitled to, and how your family gets by while you heal. The same corner-cutting that hurts workers can also leave a finished building dangerous for the people who live and work in it. Whether you were hurt on a job site or you're dealing with a defect someone built into a property, we can help you understand where you stand.

Construction Site Accidents

Workers face daily risks from heavy machinery, scaffolding, ladders, and falling debris. Common accidents include falls from heights, being struck by falling tools or materials, crane and heavy equipment accidents, electrocutions, and trench or structural collapses.

Workers' Compensation & Third-Party Claims

Workers' compensation often covers your medical care and part of your lost wages regardless of fault, but it does not pay for pain and suffering, and it does not reach everyone who may be responsible. When a party other than your direct employer contributed to the accident, such as a subcontractor, property owner, or equipment manufacturer, you may have a separate third-party claim that allows for fuller compensation. Identifying those claims is one of the most important things we do in a construction injury case.

Construction Defects

Defects involve flaws in the design, materials, or workmanship of a building that compromise its safety or value, including:

  • Structural problems such as cracks, settling, or failing supports
  • Water intrusion, leaks, and resulting mold
  • Faulty electrical and plumbing systems
  • Improperly installed balconies, railings, and stairs
  • Substandard or non-code-compliant materials

Who Can Be Held Responsible

Depending on the circumstances, liability may fall on the general contractor, subcontractors, architects or engineers, manufacturers of defective materials or equipment, or a property owner who failed to maintain safe conditions. We work with engineers and safety experts to determine what failed and identify every responsible party.

Our Commitment to Injured Clients

Behind Poses Boumel are two trial lawyers, Todd Poses and Adam Boumel, who built the firm to take on hard cases and do the work other firms would rather avoid. Construction claims tend to pit an injured worker or owner against contractors, insurers, and a wall of their experts, and we have the resources and courtroom experience to meet that head-on. Most recently, we reached a $2 million confidential settlement in a construction accident and recovered $5.85 million in a crane-collapse case. Throughout, you deal with your attorneys, not a case manager.

Contact the Construction Accident and Defect Attorneys at Poses Boumel Today

It costs nothing to talk to us. Poses Boumel represents injured people and families throughout Florida from our office in downtown Miami, and we serve clients in English and Spanish. Call 305-577-0200 during our listed office hours or leave a message any time, or reach us through the contact form on our website. Your consultation is free and confidential, with no obligation.