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When to Contact a St. Petersburg Construction Accident Lawyer

For anyone injured on the job in buildings and construction, the question heard first is, when should I contact a construction accident lawyer? In St. Petersburg, the answer is no different from anywhere else in Florida: as soon as possible. If you suffer injury in a construction accident and need an experienced and skilled lawyer, Richard W. Driscoll, P.A. can help you.

Early in the work comp process, a worker can easily make mistakes that can jeopardize a claim. Qualified construction accident lawyers in St. Petersburg strongly advise against several common mistakes, including the following:

  • Failure to seek proper and immediate medical attention for the emergency
  • Failure to see an independent medical examiner as chosen by your employer or the insurance company of your employer
  • Failure to notify a supervisor of the accident (or a repetitive circumstance that leads to a chronic injury)
  • Failure to file a workers compensation claim on a timely basis—i.e., as soon as possible, and no more than two years after the incident or discovery of your injuries
  • Returning to work before being advised to do so by your healthcare provider
  • Accepting a claim settlement before you know the long-term implications of your injuries (how they will limit your ability to work and what additional healthcare costs can be incurred over time)

The injured individual must remember that the insurance company often works hard to limit the size of your compensation. In an overall sense, this is the primary reason a construction accident lawyer in St. Petersburg is your most important ally.

A qualified construction accident attorney in St. Petersburg

Richard W. Driscoll is among the approximately ten percent of attorneys who are Board Certified by the Florida State bar as a workers compensation specialist. This means Mr. Driscoll focuses on changes in the law and their meaning to his clients. He works exclusively for claimants (injured employees) in worker compensation cases, including those involving construction.

The Law Offices of Richard W. Driscoll, P.A. works on a contingency fee basis and only collects fees when you win your case. If you think you have a workers compensation case, please call 813-217-5704 today to meet with a Tampa construction accident lawyer or contact us online for a free initial consultation.