Miami Work Accident Lawyer

Every year, millions of employees are injured in work accidents, particularly in the construction, industrial, and labor areas. These can run the spectrum from simple injuries to debilitating injuries to death. According to the United States Bureaus of Labor Statistics, it is estimated that as many as 10,000 workers are victims of work-related amputation injuries yearly. Today, many of the clients who seek assistance due to work accident injuries are Hispanic.

Over the last 15 years, Hispanic worker deaths have increased almost 80%. In many cases, the injured party is entitled to compensation for their injuries and expenses. In the case of death, the family may be entitled to that compensation.

Many victims of work accidents are faced with extensive medical bills and time away from work. Unfortunately, workers’ compensation often doesn’t offer enough benefits to fully offset these costs. Recent changes have limited the benefits available to victims. In some circumstances, employees who have suffered an injury at work can seek compensation through both workers’ compensation and a suit against the responsible third party.

When You Can Sue And When You Can’t

Workers’ compensation exists to compensate workers for injuries sustained on the job but there are exceptions where a suit can be brought against the employer:
The employer does not carry the mandated workers’ compensation insurance.
An employer’s gross negligence.
Employer assault
Third Party Claims
Third party claims are those where the injury is caused by something other than the employer such as a defective tool or machine. In addition, if the responsible party is someone other than the injured worker, a co-worker, or the employer, the injured party can seek a third-party liability suit. An employee is still entitled to workers’ compensation benefits while exploring a third party claim.

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