Workplace Accident Attorneys
Workplace Accident Statistics
In 2007, there were 4 million cases of workplace injuries and illnesses reported. In 2008, there were 5,071 fatal workplace injuries nationwide. There are several kinds of accidents that can occur due to no fault of the employee. These may include:
- falling from a different level
- getting struck by a falling object
- being crushed by falling machinery or structure
- electrocution
- fire or an explosion
- exposure to hazardous chemicals
All of these accidents could result in catastrophic injuries including brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, or burn injuries.
Why You Need a Workplace Accident Lawyer
Workplace accident victims and their loved ones sometimes do not know the rights they have and the compensation they can receive. It may seem that your employer has the upper hand, especially if you work for a large corporation; however, with an experienced workplace accident attorney, you can receive a fair settlement for your injuries and burdens. A Fineberg Gresham workplace accident lawyer can walk you through the legal process and assist you in the steps needed to receive justice for your injuries.
Our attorneys are relentless in their pursuit of the truth and will not stop until they have assembled all the facts in a case to accurately tell a client’s honest story. In the cases linked below, our workplace accident attorneys secured substantial compensation for these victims. As you will see, these victims endured unimaginable pain and hardships as a result of employer negligence.
- Burn Injury Case: Woman burned over 85% of her body while maintaining a gas well
- Workplace Injury Case: Man exposed to cobalt on the job requires double lung transplant
The Legal Process
Our attorneys are dedicated and thorough throughout the entire process and will give you the one-on-one attention you deserve. Here is what you can expect:
- File a complaint: If a settlement cannot be reached, your workplace accident attorney will file a lawsuit.
- Discovery: Parties in the suit conduct an investigation into the facts of the workplace accident.
- Pretrial Hearings: The judge meets with the parties and reviews evidence that is to be presented and suggests a settlement amount or appoints a neutral third party to conduct arbitration.
- Mediation: A neutral third party helps both parties try to come to an agreement.
- The Final Trial: A case is taken to trial when both parties cannot agree on a settlement.
Our workplace accident attorneys are respected and experienced in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. Fineberg Gresham workplace accident attorneys also work on a contingency basis in which no fees are assessed until a favorable settlement is reached.
If you or a loved one has been the victim of a workplace accident or injury, contact the accident attorneys at Fineberg Gresham to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your case.