Construction Accidents

Construction Accidents in Florida

Construction accidents in Florida can involve serious injuries and multiple parties, including contractors, subcontractors, equipment makers, and property owners.

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2 years

Reduced from 4 to 2 years by HB 837 (2023). Wrongful death 2 years. Medical 2 years.

How fault works

Modified comparative negligence, 50% bar (post-HB837, 2023)

Because job sites bring together many companies and are subject to OSHA safety standards, a single injury may involve both a workers' comp claim and a separate third-party case against another company on site. Any third-party recovery is measured under Florida's modified comparative negligence rule with a 50% bar, so your share of fault reduces the award and ends it above 50%. Florida's auto no-fault PIP system doesn't govern these claims, since they turn on liability, and the deadline to bring an injury lawsuit is 2 years under HB 837 (2023). Construction cases move fast and evidence on a busy site can change quickly, so early review is valuable. FaultFreeClaims can connect you with an independent, licensed Florida attorney, with Spanish-speaking help available.

What decides a construction accident claim in Florida

A jobsite rebuilds itself weekly. The scaffold, the opening in the deck, the ladder that moved — all of it is gone by the time anyone investigates.
Who signed whose subcontract decides which company can be sued at all, and those agreements live in an office you cannot reach.
Florida's 50% bar rewards the story that you skipped a tie-off or stepped past a barricade. Past half, that story ends the claim outright.
Comp benefits starting quickly is the reason a 2-year window on the separate third-party claim slips past unnoticed.

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Frequently asked questions

I was hurt on a job site by another contractor, what are my options in Florida?

You may have both a workers' comp claim and a third-party liability claim against the other company. An independent Florida attorney can identify who may be responsible.

How long do I have to act after a construction injury in Florida?

An injury lawsuit generally must be filed within 2 years under HB 837 (2023), though workers' comp has its own timeline. Getting connected early protects both.

Can I recover if the accident was partly my fault?

Florida follows this rule: Modified comparative negligence, 50% bar (post-HB837, 2023). Because the answer depends on the details, it's worth talking to an attorney who knows Florida law before assuming you have no case.

Does it cost anything to get connected?

No. Getting connected with an attorney through FaultFreeClaims is free and comes with no obligation. We are not a law firm — we connect you with independent, licensed attorneys.

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