Fort Lauderdale is one of Florida’s fastest-growing cities, with new construction constantly reshaping its skyline—from waterfront condos to commercial developments. But with that rapid growth comes increased risk for the workers building it.
Working in construction means showing up every day knowing there’s risk involved. Heavy machinery, unstable platforms, and electrical hazards are not rare occurrences on a site. But that doesn’t mean you’re supposed to accept getting hurt as just part of the job. If you’ve been injured on a construction site, you already know how quickly your entire life can change.
At the Law Offices of David M. Benenfeld, P.A., we’ve spent years helping construction workers who’ve found themselves in exactly that situation. We’re based right here in Fort Lauderdale, where construction projects are booming. If you’ve been hurt on a job site and you’re looking for a construction accident lawyer in Fort Lauderdale, we are your team.
We’ll help you figure out what kind of claim you can file, what damages you can ask for, and how to make sure your case is strong from day one. Our focus is on helping people like you, workers who were injured doing tough jobs, get the full amount you’re owed without letting the system take advantage of you.
The Types of Injuries We Commonly See
We’ve seen it all, and we’ve helped workers recover from all of it. These are just a few of the common injuries we deal with regularly:
- Fractures and crushed bones from falls or machinery
- Amputations, often caused by faulty equipment or crush injuries
- Head trauma, which can be caused by either falls or falling objects
- Spinal cord injuries, sometimes resulting in partial or full paralysis
- Burns, especially in electrocution or explosion incidents
- Severe cuts and puncture wounds from tools or metal shards
- Stress injuries, like back or joint damage from repetitive motion
- Vision and hearing loss from loud tools or chemical exposure
- Psychological trauma, including PTSD from terrifying experiences
How the Law Offices of David M. Benenfeld, P.A., Works for Injury Victims
We’ve helped hundreds of injured workers in Fort Lauderdale and across South Florida get back on their feet financially and medically. We do this by focusing on one thing: maximizing your compensation while you focus on healing.
Here’s what that actually looks like:
- We’ll evaluate your case for free.
- We help you determine whether workers’ compensation or a third-party lawsuit, or both, is the right route for you.
- We gather all the needed evidence, such as medical records, witness testimony, workplace safety violations, etc.
- We negotiate with insurance companies that are trained to give you the least amount possible.
- We make sure you see the right doctors, ones familiar with the workers’ comp system, so you get the treatment you need and the documentation that backs up your claim.
A lot of law firms claim to help injured workers. But not all of them understand how construction injury claims work. At our firm, we specialize in construction-related ones. That means we know what evidence to look for, what deadlines matter, and how to make sure you’re not shortchanged.
We’ve helped workers recover compensation for:
- Surgeries and hospital stays
- Ongoing physical therapy
- Permanent or partial disabilities
- Lost income and future earning potential
- Psychological trauma and stress
- Wrongful death cases on behalf of families
If someone other than your employer caused the accident, like a subcontractor, equipment manufacturer, or property owner, you may be able to file a third-party claim on top of your workers’ comp. That means more money, money for your pain, suffering, future medical care, and more.
Let’s Talk—For Free
If you’ve been injured in a construction accident in Fort Lauderdale, we’re here to help. Whether you’re just looking for answers or you’re ready to take action, we’re happy to talk. It costs you nothing to get our advice, and it could change everything about your recovery.
