Tag Archives: Fort Lauderdale Construction Accident Attorneys
Liability for Structural Collapses
In July, a construction worker was tragically killed when he was struck by a massive concrete slab during a building collapse on Miami Beach. Although the building was scheduled to be demolished at a later date, so that a new oceanfront condominium could be built on the property, it remains unclear why it collapsed… Read More »
Construction Worker Suffers Leg Injury During Work Site Accident
A Miami construction worker has suffered injuries as a result of a work site accident during which he was pinned underneath a wall. The worker was rescued from the scene by emergency personnel and was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment; fortunately, no one else was injured as a result of… Read More »
Man Killed in Miami Construction Site Accident
A Miami Beach construction worker in his late forties was killed on a construction site as a result of a fall from scaffolding. According to reports, a cement truck struck the scaffolding on which the worker was standing. As a result, the man fell from the collapsing scaffolding and tragically died at the scene…. Read More »
Construction Site Hazards
New construction is always a positive sign of progress and economic growth, and along with it comes opportunities for new jobs across a wide range of industries. From the beginning stages of planning, through the construction process, to the resulting new businesses such as retail and dining establishments or new office or housing space,… Read More »
New Construction – Signs Of A Strong Economy
Any time new construction gets underway, it is usually a sign of a strong and healthy economy. It brings with it new job opportunities of all types – from the planning stages, to the construction phases, to the final open-for-business end result, whatever that may be. The Miami area is on schedule to receive… Read More »
Hazardous Highway Construction Zone Corrected Without Incident
A dangerous situation on an area highway was corrected recently before any injuries resulted when a mishap on a construction site on Interstate 75 occurred. The Florida Highway Patrol reported that machinery in use during bridge construction on a ramp knocked pieces of a temporary guardrail onto the roadway below, creating a hazardous condition… Read More »
Electrical Worker Severely Injured During Fire
Electrical work is inherently dangerous – often working with live wires and in precarious work environments – and accidents can easily occur that cause significant injuries, including death. One local electrical worker recently experienced extreme burns while performing electrical work; according to reports, the worker was in a bucket truck and believed to have… Read More »
South Florida Construction Project Expected To Create Jobs
The South Florida area is growing all the time, continually adding to its list of amenities and attractions for both residents and visitors alike. New retail outlets, restaurants and housing options are springing up all over the Miami and Fort Lauderdale area, which provides innumerable employment opportunities for South Floridians in all sectors of… Read More »
