Category Archives: Construction Accidents
PWD Secures $5.5 Million Settlement during COVID-19 Pandemic
Pita Weber Del Prado obtains a $5.5 Million Settlement for a Security Guard Injured on the Job. Mr. Lopez was working at a warehouse owned by a multi-national corporation. He had been stationed at the location for several years. One day, as he was walking inside the warehouse, Mr. Lopez was hit by a forklift driven by… Read More »
Randy Weber selected to the 2020 Florida Super Lawyers List!
Congratulations to Randy Weber of Pita Weber Del Prado for being selected to the 2020 Florida Super Lawyers List! Only 5% of lawyers achieve this prestigious recognition. Super Lawyers is an attorney rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional… Read More »
Knowledge of Safety Issues for FIU Bridge Collapse Questioned
When tragedy beyond one’s control strikes, and an injury results, individuals, after tending to their medical injuries, will often look to figure out who is responsible. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to ascertain exactly who the responsible party or parties may be. Retaining the services of an experienced Miami construction accident attorney is key… Read More »
New Developments Reveal Complexity of Liability in FIU Bridge Collapse
Nearly six months out, there has been very little information regarding the collapse of the pedestrian bridge over U.S. 41 near the campus of Florida International University. In fact, it appears that both governmental authorities and private entities have been engaged in a collective effort to ensure that no news about the collapse is… Read More »
Contractor and Subcontractor Liability for Construction Accidents
By their very nature, construction sites are fraught with peril. Whether the construction of a high-rise, or the demolition of an existing building, dangers abound, and the risk of an accident is great. When an accident occurs, sometimes, it is difficult to ascertain who or which entity is responsible, and retaining the services of… Read More »
Liability at Construction Sites
Construction sites are extremely dangerous locations. Consequently, safety preparations are one of the highest priorities for all people involved. Harnesses, hard hats, bright colored clothing, and the like just a few measures construction workers use to try to ensure safety. However, even with all the safety procedures, accidents do happen. In some cases, these… Read More »
Who Is Responsible When a Construction Worker Is Injured?
Few would say that construction is a glamorous industry, or that construction workers have exciting jobs, but this field is one of the most important to the functioning of an economy and society. Construction is needed to both build new infrastructure and maintain existing fixtures. However, this industry brings unavoidable risk for the workers… Read More »
Construction Accidents: Who Is Responsible for Any Injuries?
As long as people continue to live and work inside buildings, there will be need for construction sites and the people who work on them. Construction is a necessary part of living in an organized world, and there is no way to get around the inherently dangerous aspect of this work. From the equipment… Read More »
