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Have you or a loved one been injured in a construction accident in Tampa, Florida? You could have a case to obtain compensation for your financial expenses, pain and suffering, and more. The Tampa construction accident lawyers with Winters and Yonker, P.A., are here to help you from beginning to end.

Our attorneys have more than a century of collective experience, and to date, we’ve already obtained millions of dollars for deserving personal injury victims of car accidents, Tampa truck accidents, workplace accidents, Tampa catastrophic injuries, commercial vehicle accidents, and more.

We’re aggressive lawyers who will go to bat for you regardless of who’s on the other side of the bargaining table.

Contact our law firm in Tampa or call us today at (813) 223-6200 to begin forming an attorney-client relationship. Our law firm offers a free initial consultation to review your case.

How Winters and Yonker, P.A., Can Help After a Construction Accident in Tampa, Florida

How Winters and Yonker, P.A., Can Help After a Construction Accident in Tampa

There’s a lot to consider after a construction accident in Tampa, Florida. Workers’ compensation might be an option if you were hurt at work. But even if it is, it might not cover all of your expenses. A third-party lawsuit could be an option, but against whom? 

The legal team with Winters and Yonker, P.A., can assist you every step of the way. Our personal injury attorneys near Tampa know the nuances of Florida law inside and out. We’ve successfully handled just about every type of personal injury case in our combined 119 years of experience. Nothing catches us off-guard, and we’ll fearlessly advocate for you if you hire us. We can help your case by:

  • Internally investigating your case to collect evidence and improve your claim for compensation
  • Handling all communications and negotiations with the other party to your case as well as any insurance companies
  • Hiring specialists and experts to determine the cause and extent of your damages
  • Filing a lawsuit and litigating your case in court if the circumstances call for it
  • Protecting you from allegations that the accident was your fault

Contact our law offices today to get started. Your initial consultation is free, and there are no obligations.

How Common Are Construction Accidents in Florida?

The Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes data on workplace accidents across the country. For the year 2020, there were 275 fatal accidents in Florida, which is actually a decrease from the year prior. In the United States overall, there were 4,764 fatal workplace accidents recorded that year.

The construction industry had the highest number of fatal accidents in Florida, with 82. This is down from 91 the previous year. Most of these accidents were due to a slip, trip, or fall incident. Overall, this data indicate that there is one fatal workplace accident in the State of Florida roughly every four days on average.

How Valuable Is My Tampa Construction Accident Case?

The value of your Tampa construction accident case is unique based on the facts and circumstances involved. Some cases are worth thousands, while others are worth millions. 

Factors that influence the value of most cases include the availability of evidence, the terms of any relevant insurance policies, whether you are partly to blame for the accident, and the type and severity of the injury you’ve suffered. In general, the larger impact the accident has had on your life, the more your case tends to be worth.

Who’s Liable For My Damages After a Tampa Construction Accident?

In most instances, you’ll be able to file a workers’ compensation claim after a Tampa construction accident, assuming you were hurt while working. Workers’ comp is a no-fault system and can provide some relief after an incident. 

You also might be able to file a lawsuit in order to obtain additional damages. While suing your employer is unlikely due to the workers’ compensation rules in Florida, you might be able to sue a negligent third party. Examples of third parties you might have a claim against include general contractors, subcontractors, third-party vendors, manufacturers of defective machinery, and the at-fault driver in a car accident.

When you hire Winters and Yonker, P.A., to assist with your case, we’ll pursue every possible avenue in order to maximize your compensation. Reach out today for legal advice.

What Damages Are Available To Construction Accident Victims in Tampa, Florida?

Construction accident victims in Florida can pursue economic, non-economic, and punitive damages, assuming you can file a third-party lawsuit in your case.

Economic damages are your financial losses and represent things like lost wages, medical bills, and other expenses. Non-economic damages reflect things like your pain and suffering, loss of consortium, and decreased enjoyment of life. 

Punitive damages aren’t usually awarded in personal injury cases but may be available when the at-fault party’s conduct was especially outrageous. These damages “punish” the at-fault party for their behavior and discourage others in society from acting in that same way.

Can I Recover Damages If I’m Being Blamed After a Construction Accident in Tampa?

Yes. Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system and so you’re entitled to full benefits even if the accident was your fault.

You can also still recover damages via a third-party lawsuit if you’re partially — but not mostly — to blame. Florida works under a modified comparative negligence standard, meaning your compensation award will be reduced based on the percentage of fault assigned to you. If you’re assigned 30% of the blame for the accident, and you’re awarded $100,000, you would receive $70,000 instead. But you cannot receive any compensation if you are 51% or more at fault.

Because this framework can reduce your financial award severely, it’s critical you have an experienced Tampa construction accident lawyer at your side to help fight back against accusations that you’re mostly to blame.

We Can Fight To Recover Compensation for Each of Your Construction Accident Injuries

Our reputable Tampa construction accident lawyers can help you obtain compensation after suffering any of the following injuries:

And many more. Reach out to our lawyers today for a free consultation.

What Causes Most Construction Accidents in Tampa, Florida?

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has designed four causes of workplace accidents as its “Fatal Four.” These causes are falling accidents, struck-by accidents, caught-in/between accidents, and electrocutions. 

These accidents can be caused by things like defective machinery, poor workplace standards and training, communication failures, and lack of adequate protective equipment. Our lawyers can assist after any type of construction accident in Tampa, Florida. 

How Do I Prove Liability After a Construction Accident in Tampa, Florida? 

Most personal injury cases are based on the concept of negligence. Negligence occurs when someone acts carelessly, violating a duty of care and causing harm to someone else as a result. The four elements required to prove negligence are duty of care, breach of duty, causation, and damages. The personal injury victim must prove each element by a preponderance of the evidence.

Some construction accident cases may be based on strict liability instead of negligence. These cases can be easier to prove, as you won’t have to prove that the other party was negligent. Cases that involve strict liability instead of negligence include product liability cases, such as when you’re injured by a defective piece of machinery.

How Long Do I Have To File My Lawsuit After a Construction Accident in Florida?

The statute of limitations in Florida sets the deadlines for when each type of lawsuit must be filed. If you file your lawsuit too late, a court will not accept your case and you will forfeit your right to pursue compensation.

You will have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit in most instances. (You could have longer depending on when the accident occurred). However, if you intend to file a workers’ compensation claim, you’ll need to notify your employer within 30 days. There are also instances where the statute of limitations can be tolled (paused), such as when the party you intend to sue flees the state.

Contact our attorneys as soon as you can if you think the statute of limitations might have passed in your case. We can likely determine that during your free consultation.

Reach Out To a Tampa Construction Accident Lawyer for a Free Consultation

After you’ve been harmed in a Tampa construction accident, it’s important that you’re aware of your legal options so that you can be made whole again. In some cases, you might have the ability to file a lawsuit on top of receiving workers’ compensation benefits.

Winters and Yonker, P.A., can help you explore every possible avenue of compensation. Our aggressive Tampa construction accident attorneys will leave no stone unturned and won’t be afraid to represent your interests regardless of who the defendant is.

Our lawyers also work on a contingency fee basis, so you won’t have to pay us anything upfront to hire us. We’ll receive our payment as a percentage of the financial award we ultimately obtain for you. Contact us today for more information and to set up your completely free consultation.

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Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers
601 W Swann Ave, Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 223-6200

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Anthony David
Anthony David
1695918895
Winters & Yonker are an extremely knowledgeable car accident attorneys in Tampa. Marc represented me injured in a car crash when I was coming off I-4. He is clearly the best in the field! The entire team at his firm is AMAZING!!!They helped through my whole process always keeping me up to date. They referenced me to the best doctors to assist in my recovery. I always felt comfortable with every part of it specially now in the pandemic time. The stuff is very friendly and always available for you. I specifically like to thank PRE-LITIGATION department. They were passionate, dedicated and professional. Marc worked very hard on my case and did fantastic job!!! I am very pleased with the outcome of my case. The results are outstanding. I highly recommend Marc and his entire Firm. You guys are AWESOME! Thank You to everyone at this firm!
Karla Rogers
Karla Rogers
1695770121
Best lawyer ever! I had an accident gave them a call and like three months later, case Settled and full payout... Excellent service!
Lenette Montalvo
Lenette Montalvo
1695641293
Christopher from Winter and Yonker was amazing. Very nice person to talk to, listen to what I had to say, and even gave his opinion when needed. From start to finish I felt very important and I was impressed by this law firm every one i spoke to made me feel safe and comfortableto. My accident has done a lot of damage to me, and knowing I had an attorney from Winters and Yonker on my side made me feel great. My compensation for my accident is amazing and it will help me in my life. Thank you very much I will definitely recommend this law firm.
coleman vera
coleman vera
1694712772
I went to Winter & Yonker Law Firm for my Tampa car accident case I was involved in. My case manager throughout the process and she took care of me from start to finish. The process was very seamless, I received the medical treatment that I needed immediately and at the very end, concluded with a very rewarding settlement. I've worked with a few law firms from prior accidents and none can compare to the service OR expertise I received from Mr. Yonker.👉 If you're seeking help for an injury related case, I would definitely recommend working with him and their amazing legal staff at Winter & Yonker Firm in Tampa. I will always use this firm for all my Personal Injury Claims! If you are l@@king for an Attorney to give you Top Notch legal help and the MOST money for your Pain & Suffering then take it from me I'm a paralegal and this firm continues to OUTSHINE them all!
Meredith Wilson
Meredith Wilson
1694489029
This was my first personal injury experience. I wanted to choose a law office I could trust. A friend of mine recommended the law offices of Winters & Yonker, Personal Injury Lawyers in Tampa. Through the entire process Attorney Marc Yonkers was helpful and communication was stellar. I never felt out the loop. I felt confident throughout entire process. Which this month (Sept. 2023) they were able to settle my accident case successfully and to my 100% satisfaction. I cannot recommend Winters & Yonker and or Marc any higher. In short they are firm, fair, aggressive, responsive, super smart and know the numerous ins and outs of Personal Injury cases (which can be quite complicated). Upon hiring them you get a law firm that will leave you confident that your case will be handled expertly and with your interests front and center.
Geneva Ramirez
Geneva Ramirez
1694089126
Winters and Yonkers has been a legend of the Tampa Bay personal injury Attorney community for a long time. I was in a car accident recently with my husband, we suffered back and neck pains after two days and thought to get someone’s help. I found Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers through a google search and called them right up. The same day Mr. Winters contacted both of us, listened, and was compassionate to our situation. He helped us through the entire process including getting me seen by a Doctor so we could heal our injuries correctly, and we got our medical bills reduced! Bill Winters, my case manager, and the entire staff were very knowledgeable and exceptional at their work. We would like to express my sincere gratitude to them and recommend them without any hesitation to anybody who needs help, don't try and fight the at fault's insurance on your own. If you're injured and need someone to protect your rights you won't find a better Attorney than Bill Winters at Winters & Yonkers!-Geneva, Tampa FL#personalinjurylawyer #caraccidentlawyer #tampainjuryattorney
Shelley Torres
Shelley Torres
1694088835
Bum Boi
Bum Boi
1693705250
My wife and I are work in Mediation and Arbitration but know nothing about personal injury cases. When a young delivery Truck driver who was distracted by his phone hit us at full speed and rear-ended us as we were stopped in traffic on Wesley chapel. We knew we needed to hire the best lawyers with PI experience and expertise in the Tampa legal community that we could.From our first phone call with Bill Winters and then all the way through Trial preparation then Trial, we never felt any bad about our case because we knew Bill and the entire staff at Winters and Yonker would take care of us.Their dedication, innovation, motivation, reliability, unparalleled intellect, and exceptional skill as trial lawyers make them extraordinary individuals. My experience working with them was nothing short of exceptional. Experiencing a car accident is an ordeal that encompasses fear, trauma, and frustration. It's a life-changing event in anyone's life. There was no amount of money that could ever make me alright, because I would give any amount of cash to not have to go through the nightmare that the car accident was and continues to be.It took almost 2 years from the time of the car crash to go to trial, but ultimately the jury verdict that Bill Winters got for my family was worth fighting for. There were so many times over the course of the three years that we actively realized how amazing it was that we felt no anxiety or concerns or worries about our case, because Bill is truly outstanding!If you or anyone you know gets hurt in a car accident, call Winters and Yonkers RIGHT AWAY! And then rest assured that you, your family, or friends are being cared for by the ABSOLUTE BEST legal team in Tampa Bay. Thank you, Winters & Yonker!
Glenda Litimco
Glenda Litimco
1693536170
Winters & Yonker law firm did excellent work with my injury case. Luckily, I was referred to Winters & Yonker from a good friend after I was injured in a car accident. I did some initial research about injury lawyers near me, but the reviews for this office really stood out to me in Tampa. I decided to call and after a single phone conversation, the choice was easy to make! Not only was everyone extremely professional, they made the entire process smooth and clear. I was at ease with each step of the way because they were always there to answer my questions and keep me informed of what was happening. All expectations were met and my settlement was exceeded. I got much more than I thought was even possible from the insurance company. I highly recommend the Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers, and their team in Tampa to anyone in need of help after a car, truck, or motorcycle accident. You'll be in good hands!
Dandrea Ikner
Dandrea Ikner
1693513818
This is the best lawyer in town
Nicky Warner
Nicky Warner
1692997375
Max was amazing! He kept me updated throughout the whole process and was extremely easy to talk with. He also explained everything so I can completely understand it. It was an amazing experience. Thank you, Max!
Erika Smith
Erika Smith
1692795764
I had a great experience with them! They truly care about you!! Thank you so much🤗
Jonathan Clem
Jonathan Clem
1692661489
I was injured in a car crash here in town. Since it was essentially a "he said she said" accident case the opposing insurance claimed it was a 50/50 fault. Even though it clearly could not have been my fault. However, Bill worked diligently to get me everything I was needed to get my life back. He worked to get me access to all the doctors I needed and medical treamtment for my neck and back. Plus, a large settlement amount. Bill even took the time to calm me down when I saw the initial amount and cost for seeing my medical bills piling up! He even managed to get them to reduce their bills significantly! Plus, I received as much as possible. Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers in Tampa provided a great legal service. They were strait forward and honest about the approach, and communicated every aspect of the process. The firm took care of everything. I would 100% without a doubt recommend him if I knew someone that need a personal injury attorney. Given the circumstances of our introduction I hope I never have to, BUT Bill Winters will definitely be my first call if I'm ever injured again!
marie silvers
marie silvers
1692107771
They are the Best! They care about you as a person!
jorden reagan
jorden reagan
1692106640
Everyone on their staff is amazing! Chris and Sara won my case and helped me out with an accident that occurred a few months back. They made the entire process so easy! They called with case updates but not too often where it was constant phone calls. It was just enough to know what was going on the whole time without being bombarded. Thankful for Tayler on their staff who helped inform me on why Winters and Yonker was the best choice to go with!
Kimberly Rushton
Kimberly Rushton
1691849813
Yes, I would highly recommend winners in Yonkers. I worked with Trevor and Trevor was the best. I recommend anyone that ever needs a lawyer to go to them. They are the best.
Pat Pawelkop
Pat Pawelkop
1691761083
Highly recommend. Bill Winters and his staff took time to answer my questions, and handled my case in a timely and professional manner. I almost didn't contact a lawyer over my "small" injury case because I feared it would be so difficult and stressful. But he got me the settlement that my insurance company owed me, and I would never have been able to do that on my own. And with less stress that I anticipated. I'm glad I called them.
Amysway Barton
Amysway Barton
1691599586
Always available
Certified Soul
Certified Soul
1691535470
Winters and Yonker is who you want to go to when you get in a car accident because they will take care of you and won’t let you get low balled on your settlement. I got in a car accident where my back and shoulder was injured and I was referred to a attorney named Trevor. I appreciate Trevor for handling my case and keeping me informed with all the information I needed.
Sean S
Sean S
1687270653
One of the best law firms in Tampa. My family was involved in a serious car accident. We went to that other personal injury firm with the two M's they were trying to make us settle the case quickly and they we're not listening to us with the arrogant attitude that they were the experts and we were just ignorant. We promptly fired them and then hired Winters & yonker. Our settlement was 5 times higher than what the MM wanted to settle for.I would like to thank Winters and Yonkers entire staff for a wonderful experience. They were all very knowledgeable and walked us through the whole process. We really felt like they cared, unlike the other firm.
Linda Robinson
Linda Robinson
1686789803
I’m giving Winters & Yonker a shout out. My mother fell in Winn Dixie afew months ago. Her first choice wasMorgan & Morgan; however, after theinterview with them they decided not to take the case. My perception was that it was not a big enough case for them. I knew that she deserved to be compensated for her injuries, and I had mad faith in Winters & Yonker from using them in the past. They not only took the case but settled it in record time. Thanks Winters and Yonker, and I like to send a special thank you to Christopher Smith, who was never to busy when I needed answers. I would recommend your law firm to anyone. I found you to be ethical, professional, and respectful to my family, but most of all you will fight for the little guy. Much love and respect. God bless you all and your families👏👏👏👏
Reuben Rodriques
Reuben Rodriques
1686354543
Other said it couldn't be done called your law firm and immediately you got on it impressive shocking furthermore you showed integrity did what you had to do though you didn't have to do it and I was shockingly pleased thank you you surprised me had I to choose any other law firm I would not hesitate to call you or share my experience with my friends thank you once again from me and my family amen
Hameed Owens
Hameed Owens
1684355539
PATRICK IS THE GOAT 🐐 I WAS INJURED ON A PROPERTY THAT CLAIM THEY DIDN'T COVER MY INJURY PATRICK SAID BE PATIENT & LET HIM WORK!:& HE DEFINITELY DID JUST THAT!!!: HE CHANGED MY LIFE 🐐💯
Enrique
Enrique
1684002987
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