Why Hire A Houston Industrial Accident Lawyer?
Depending on the specific industry, the workplace environment for industrial employees is constantly in flux and made up of many moving parts. The employment setting may be a factory, warehouse, manufacturer, construction site, loading dock, logistics center, and many others where dangerous equipment is necessary to perform job tasks. Accidents frequently occur, including:
- Slip and falls caused by spills, slick surfaces, and clutter;
- Trips over unsecured equipment, power cords, and debris;
- Falling objects, such as inventory, tools, and merchandise;
- Overexertion from lifting, pushing, pulling, and repetitive motions;
- Accidents involving forklifts, power tools, saws, industrial robots, assembly line and manufacturing equipment, excavators, and other equipment;
- Incidents involving getting struck by or stuck in between objects;
- Falls from a height; and,
- Many others.
In addition, many industrial workers are injured or killed in transportation-related accidents every year. When job tasks require operating a motorized vehicle on a roadway, employees can be hurt in traffic accidents caused by negligent drivers.
Severe Injuries for Workers
Knowing the wide range of industrial accidents that pose a threat to employees, you can see that serious, catastrophic injuries as possible. Many industrial workers will sustain:
- Concussion, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and other head injuries;
- Spinal cord injuries, including herniated and bulging discs;
- Broken bones and joint dislocations;
- Lower back injuries from lifting, loading, and unloading supplies;
- Strains, sprains, and tears to muscles, ligaments, and tendons;
- Burns and abrasions; and,
- Amputation.
Seeking Compensation After an Industrial Accident
For most workplace injuries and occupational diseases, you will seek benefits through a workers’ compensation claim. Texas laws do not require employers to carry workers’ comp insurance, but this is the remedy when they do. If you are a covered employee who was injured in an industrial accident while performing work-related tasks, you can obtain benefits for:
- Medical costs for treatment;
- Wage replacement;
- Total or partial disability, on a permanent or temporary basis; and,
- Death benefits, if a family member was killed in a work-related accident.
Husain Law and Associates Truck Accident Lawyers will deal with the insurance company to make sure you receive the full benefits to which you are entitled by law. Note that filing a workers’ comp claim is your sole remedy in most cases, so you cannot sue your employer in court. There are some exceptions, and a Houston industrial accident lawyer can explain whether any apply to your situation. For one, you might be able to pursue a third party that was responsible for causing your injuries, such as:
- A negligent motorist who struck your vehicle while you were working;
- The manufacturer of defective industrial equipment; or,
- A work crew was present on the job site, particularly in construction where there may be multiple teams working at the same time.
If you fall into any of the exceptions to workers’ comp as being your exclusive remedy, you can gain access to noneconomic damages. You may recover amounts for pain and suffering, emotional distress, and other losses that impact your quality of life.
