Getting full compensation requires having the right lawyer, someone with the know-how to handle these cases. Not every lawyer has experience in handling complex machinery accident cases. These cases often require understanding sophisticated machinery. Oftentimes, the injured worker’s lawyer has to understand the mechanics better than anyone else, including companies which design and manufacture the machines.
Against an all girls religious high school for negligent supervision of a teacher who engaged in sexual conduct with a student on school property
Construction worker suffered serious brain injury after falling 20 feet due to lack of required fall protection
Against a University for Child Sexual Abuse
Against a psychiatric hospital for their failure to prevent a woman in their care from being sexually assaulted.
Against a religious organization because of their negligent supervision of a pedophile priest who sexually abused a child
Against a correctional facility for negligently supervising a guard that physically and sexually abused an inmate in their care
Against child protective services for their failures in preventing the sexual abuse of a child within their care and custody
Defective punch press machinery work accident case.
Dock worker run over by a forklift at a cruise ship terminal causing catastrophic injuries
Nail gun defect case that cause permanent injuries to a worker
Nail gun accident where nail gun discharged sideways resulting in a nail hitting user’s eye
DUI accident, bar alcohol liability & medical malpractice case in Philadelphia (January 2014)
Surgical infection, medical malpractice case in Philadelphia
Drugstore sidewalk fall accident, hip fracture with surgery, filed in Philadelphia
A union carpenter fell through an interior mobile scaffold while at work, suffering bilateral calcaneal fractures
A construction worker fell 20 feet because he was not provided with fall protection
A construction accident involving a union roofer who was working without fall protection and fell from a roof resulting in a permanent paraplegic injury
On the job injury to a union carpenter who fell through an interior mobile scaffold, suffering bilateral calcaneal fractures
A construction accident on the job involving a union roofer who was working without fall protection and fell from a roof resulting in permanent paraplegic injury
Factory supervisor’s hand was crushed at work due to faulty equipment/machine.
Worker sustained severe burn injuries as a result of an electrical explosion.
Chemical exposure causing burn and inhalation injuries to three union carpenters.
Work accident resulting in an above the knee amputation of the worker’s leg
Philadelphia Kimmel Center construction collapse causing catastrophic injuries
Parking garage collapse at an Atlantic City, New Jersey hotel, killing 4 and injuring 30 (largest construction accident settlement in U.S. history)
Stadium demolition accident which occurred when a front loader fell through a ceiling (Philadelphia, PA)
Forklift accident at marine terminal in New Jersey
Crane accident resulting in leg amputation and other injuries during casino construction (Philadelphia, PA)
Construction worker killed when he came into contact with an uncapped, live electrical wire
Injuries incurred in a workplace accident where plaintiff sustained severe burn injuries as a result of an electrical explosion
The electrocution death of a union electrician on the job, when electrical switch gear malfunctioned
Wrongful death of a union carpenter who died on the job after falling through temporary decking at a local bridge
Wrongful death of a tow truck driver who died on the job when he was accidentally run over by his own tow truck
Wrongful death by electrocution of a union electrician on the job, when electrical switchgear malfunctioned
Slip and fall at an airport
Fatal shooting of a tenant at an apartment complex
A woman violently attacked by bar security personnel without provocation
A horrific incident where a woman was killed after her apartment complex was demolished while she remained in the building
Slip and fall case where client suffered serious personal injuries from a fall
A car accident resulting in serious personal injuries to the plaintiff
A tragic case where a man suffered serious permanent injuries when a tree fell onto his car while he was driving along a public road in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
A car crash where the motor vehicle accident resulted in two passengers being killed and another injured, after a restaurant served too much alcohol to the driver of their vehicle
The on the job injury to a union carpenter who fell through an interior mobile scaffold while at work, suffering bilateral calcaneal fractures
Injuries on the job incurred by a factory supervisor when his hand was crushed at work due to faulty equipment
Injuries incurred in a workplace accident on the job where plaintiff sustained severe burn injuries as a result of an electrical explosion
An inadvertent release of dangerous chemicals at a local oil company, causing on the job burn and inhalation injuries to three union carpenters
Construction worker suffered serious brain injury after falling 20 feet due to lack of required fall protection
A construction accident on the job where union laborer was killed while working on the fourth floor of a building because there was no fall protection
Against an all girls religious high school for negligent supervision of a teacher who engaged in sexual conduct with a student on school property
Student sexually harassed and assaulted by high school teacher
Molestation case against sitting state court judge who admitted to the abuse, resigned from the bench and was then disbarred
negligent care of elderly man resulting in hip fractures after fall from hospital bed
negligent transection of common hepatic duct during surgery
71 year old man died due to an undiagnosed e-coli infection
Man died following improper diagnosis and treatment of endocarditis
A construction accident on the job involving union roofer who was working without fall protection and fell from a roof resulting in permanent paraplegic injury
A construction accident on the job involving union roofer who fell from a roof because there was no fall protection and suffered quadriplegia
Nail gun accident where nail gun discharged sideways resulting in a nail hitting user’s eye
Defective punch press machinery work accident case.
For a 67-year-old New Jersey man who suffered serious injury in a motor vehicle accident on the Atlantic City Expressway
For a child who was sexually abused by a clergy member
Union carpenter sustained serious shoulder injuries when he fell after stepping on another contractor’s debris (March 2015)
Against a Christian Board School and other defendants that allowed horrific acts of sexual and physical violence against the young children in their care.
The on the job injury to a union carpenter who fell through an interior mobile scaffold while at work, suffering bilateral calcaneal fractures
Wrongful death by electrocution of a union electrician on the job, when electrical switchgear malfunctioned
Man who was killed when his car fell off of a 3 floor parking garage due to defective vehicle barrier protection system
The collapse of a parking garage at the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City that injured over 30 construction workers on the job and killed 4 men working on the project (largest construction accident settlement in U.S. history).
Against a fraternity for negligently serving alcohol which resulted in a stabbing assault of two frat party attendees
A workplace accident on the job resulting in below-the-knee amputation of the plaintiff’s right leg
An on the job injury where an union carpenter fell on a construction site and was injured because of defective fall protection equipment
A car crash resulting in a passenger suffering permanent quadriplegic injuries
Factory workers and those working in manual labor industries like the manufacturing industry face significant work related hazards. Machinery accidents and fall down accidents are probably two of the most common types of work accidents, and they often result in catastrophic injuries.
For instance, a factory worker in Pennsylvania who gets her arm caught in equipment may suffer an amputation injury. The financial consequences are often staggering, not to mention the devastating physical injuries and resulting pain and suffering.
Industrial and factory accidents result in thousands of deaths each year and occur in a variety of industrial settings, including farming, manufacturing and construction. Within each industry, there are literally thousands of occupational hazards.
In the food production and manufacturing industry, workers are often injured in machinery accidents such as food sorters, packaging machines, etc. The reality is that oftentimes, companies put profits over the workers. Some companies engage in patterns of unsafe behavior to increase that bottom line. Earlier this year (2015), the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) cited a national furniture manufacturer for dozens of safety violations, many of which were repeat violations. Some companies authorize disabling safety devices to speed up production.
Machine accidents are very common in factories across the U.S., especially in the manufacturing industry. Steel, paper, food, plastics and electronic manufacturing workers face serious work hazards. One of the most serious dangers comes from machine accidents due to improper lockout tagout procedures. Lockout tagout procedures are designed to protect workers from unexpected start ups during servicing or maintenance of equipment or machinery.
OSHA regulates lockout tagout procedures. However, manufacturing companies are notorious for violating OSHA regulations. Oftentimes, productivity is valued over work safety. When it comes to servicing a piece of equipment on the assembly line, managers often disregard safety considerations which can slow down production. Workers are sometimes instructed to ignore critical lockout tagout procedures. Doing so can result in catastrophic injuries.
For instance, a line worker at a food production company is tasked with clearing a jam. He is under pressure to clear the jam as quickly as possible and knows that his manager will be counting the time lost in production. The manager has made it clear in the past that lockout tagout procedures are unnecessary and time consuming to follow. The worker does not follow lockout tagout procedures and is critically injured when his hand gets stuck in the machine.
Related September 2016 News Alert: Food Company Processing Hazards – Pennsylvania Company Fined for Machine Hazards (Lockout/Tagout)
On construction sites, workers are often injured in accidents involving heavy equipment such as forklifts or cranes. Other common types of industrial accidents involve:
Slip and fall accidents can and do result in serious injuries. Workers who suffer slip and fall accidents at work should speak to a work accident lawyer as soon as possible to discuss the viability of a lawsuit to recover pain and suffering damages.
In addition, industrial accidents often involve product defect claims. Products such as drills, conveyors, saws, hammers, presses, machines, mowers, etc., are often used in multiple industries. Defectively designed products or products with manufacturing defects can result in major injuries, such as amputations or loss of a limb. As a result, product manufacturing companies and retailers may be liable in a products liability (defective product injury) lawsuit.
Workers injured in Pennsylvania or New Jersey industrial or factor accidents are often misinformed about their legal rights. Many believe that workers’ compensation is their only legal remedy. That is not always true.
In fact, many injured workers may be able to obtain financial compensation over and above workers’ compensation by filing lawsuits against other parties. The potential liable parties often include not only the employer, but also, contractors and subcontractors. In addition, equipment service/maintenance companies may be liable, or there may be a product liability claim for defective design of machinery.
A recent report from OSHA reveals that in the 10 years following a work injury, an injured worker earns roughly 15% less. This is often due to restrictions or modifications of work duties following a work injury. Some workers will have to take different jobs altogether. Therefore, these types of cases are crucial because they help injured workers and their families survive the aftermath of a serious work injury/accident.
Unfortunately, most injured workers only make workers’ compensation claims and never seek expert advice as to whether there are other claims to be made. Therefore, it is vital to speak to an experienced Pennsylvania and New Jersey industrial accident lawyer as soon as possible to determine liability of others.
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If you or a loved one has been seriously hurt or killed in a Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey or New York industrial accident, contact our experienced, highly rated work injury lawyers for a free, confidential consultation.
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Because construction sites are busy places, multiple parties may be held liable for a construction accident injury. Injured workers have the legal right to seek compensation for negligence committed by general contractors, subcontractors, owners, architects, etc.
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