Workplace, Construction and Industrial Accidents

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Workplace, Construction and Industrial Accidents

The Cost is High  

The US workforce includes more than 105 million people. Every year, over 6 million of these workers get injured and 6,023 more lose their lives on the job, according to the National Safety Council. The estimated cost is in the billions of dollars.

 Employers are required to provide a reasonably safe workplace. This includes safe equipment, proper training, posting of warnings, and compliance with safety regulations. Manufacturers are responsible for defective products. If something was wrong with your equipment, the manufacturer that made it may be liable for your injury.

Industrial Equipment and Workplace Injury

You can recover such damages, however, if your workplace injury was caused by the fault of someone other than you, your employer or a co-worker. This is called a "third-party" claim. Examples of third-party claims include:

• Industrial accidents caused by defective products manufactured by someone other than your employer (e.g. a dangerous saw or drill press)
• Injuries caused by unsafe premises (if owned or operated by someone other than your employer)
• Injuries caused by a worker from a different company on your job site

We strongly recommend that you find an attorney right away.  Your attorney can negotiate with the insurance companies and guide you through the legal process.

The Fitzgerald Law Firm