Tampa Workplace Injury Lawyer

At Givens Givens Sparks, we represent workers who have been injured on the job in the Tampa area. Our purpose is to help workers get all the compensation available to them for their injuries. If you have been hurt of the job, we urge you to contact an attorney who is skilled in workplace injury litigation.

Injured at your jobsite?

There are two major ways that we assist workers. The first is through workers' compensation. This is a no-fault program where all that the worker needs to show that their injury is work-related. Following this, they can move on to recover benefits for all associated medical expenses and living expenses. If they are permanently injured, they can also recover a lump sum award. At the same time the worker pursues their workers' compensation claim, they may also maintain a personal injury action in the courts.

Through this route, the worker can recover medical expenses, loss of income and pain and suffering. They are barred from seeking a claim against his employer unless he can show that the employer engaged in intentional misconduct. Consequently, personal injury claims are usually directed at parties other than his employer, such as the maker of defective equipment or, as in the case of a construction worker, against another company working on the job site. As in all personal injury actions, it is necessary to show that the other party negligently, recklessly or intentionally caused his injuries.

Knowledgeable Personal Injury Attorney

When we are retained by a client, we meticulously investigate the cause of injuries to learn all the possible ways to seek compensation. We also consult the client's doctor to learn the medical services the client requires. We assist the client with his workers' comp application and, if needed, champion the claim at the workers' comp hearing. At the same time, we also advance the personal injury claim against negligent parties. We make every effort to negotiate a fair settlement with the insurance company. If the company refuses to do what is right, however, we are ready to go to court for seek maximum compensation.