Fighting for the Rights of Injured Workers
After a workplace injury, you may worry about your ability to return to work and provide for yourself and your family. Workers' compensation usually covers at least a portion of your losses. However, you may be able to recover additional damages if there was third-party liability by a contractor or manufacturer. You may also be able to bring a claim against your employer if they clearly violated safety regulations.
At Vickery, Riehl & Alter, our experienced lawyers can determine the cause of your injury and hold the responsible parties liable. To discuss your case, please call our Columbus office at 614-602-4153.
Additional Liable Parties
Depending on the circumstances of your injury, you may be able to seek compensation from a liable third party. For example, if a defective product or machine caused your injury at work, we can make a claim against the manufacturer. Or if there were additional employers, contractors or sub-contractors involved, they may be liable.
Dangers in the Workplace
While construction sites and industrial plants are notoriously dangerous, any workplace has the potential to cause injury. From a slip and fall to a burn from a stove, workplace dangers are everywhere. Common workplace accidents include:
- Falls from scaffolding or ladders
- Falls into trenches, ditches or holes
- Defective products and recalls
- Heavy equipment accidents and failure
- Improper lock-out/tag-out procedures
- Vehicle accidents
- Defective tools
Many injuries are caused by violations of Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. If your employer knew about safety hazards or OSHA violations and did not fix the problem, you may have a claim against them.
Worker Injuries
Many serious injuries occur in the workplace, including:
- Burns
- Amputations
- Electrocution
- Brain injury
- Spinal injury
People who suffer these types of work injuries may become disabled. They may also lead to wrongful death. In these cases, we will fight for the family of the injured worker, seeking compensation that will cover expenses and lost income.
Speak With an Attorney Today
For a free consultation, please call 614-602-4153 or send us an e-mail. We help injured workers throughout central Ohio.
