Personal Injury in New Construction

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Moving into a brand-new community is exciting, but for many Florida families, the first few years mean living in an active construction site. When developers prioritize speed over safety, the neighborhood you call home can quickly become a hazardous obstacle course.

If you or a loved one has been injured while walking, driving, or playing in your unfinished neighborhood, Kagan Law, PLLC is here to help. We specialize in premises liability and personal injury claims specifically occurring within new construction developments.

Builders are legally required to secure their job sites and protect residents from foreseeable harm. Unfortunately, in the rush to complete the next phase of homes, safety protocols are often ignored. Common causes of injury include: 

• Unmarked Ditches and Trenches: Open pits for utility lines or drainage that lack proper barriers, fencing, or warning tape.
• Unsecured Construction Equipment: Heavy machinery, ladders, or power tools left in common areas where children or neighbors can access them.
• Faulty Road Conditions: Roads left unpaved, uneven, or littered with debris like nails and gravel, leading to bicycle accidents or tire blowouts.
• Poor Site Lighting: Inadequate temporary lighting in areas under construction makes it impossible for pedestrians to see hazards after dark.
• Hidden Debris: Scraps of metal, wood with protruding nails, or discarded building materials hidden in high-grass areas or along sidewalks.
  

Under Florida law, the developer and general contractor have a "duty of care" to maintain a safe environment for everyone in the community—especially once residents have started moving into completed phases. 

When a builder fails to put up a warning sign around a ditch or leaves a dangerous piece of equipment on a public sidewalk, they are negligent. At Kagan Law, PLLC, we hold these builders accountable for the medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering caused by their carelessness. 

Navigating a personal injury claim against a large developer or a well-funded construction company is intimidating. You shouldn't have to face their legal teams alone while you are trying to recover.

• We Handle the Entire Process: From investigating the site and pulling building permits to negotiating with the builder’s insurance company, we manage every detail of your file.
• 100% Contingency-Based: You don't pay us a dime unless we win your case. We believe everyone deserves high-quality legal representation, regardless of their current financial situation.
• Specialized Knowledge: Because we already deal with construction defects, we know exactly where builders cut corners and how to prove their negligence in court.
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Don't let a builder’s shortcut derail your life. If you’ve suffered a slip and fall, a trip, or any injury due to construction negligence in your new neighborhood, contact us immediately.

Contact Kagan Law, PLLC today for a free consultation. We represent residents across Florida who are living through the dangers of active construction zones.