When you have suffered injuries in an industrial accident, you and your family need answers about what’s next. We understand that industrial workers face high risks on a daily basis. If you get hurt, the injuries and their effects on your life can be devastating. Don’t wait to seek legal advice about your right to compensation.
Safety in an Industrial Environment
There’s no question that industrial environments can be dangerous. With heavy machinery, conveyor belts, and production lines around, risks are common. Whether you are working on the factory floor, at a job site, or just passing by, you could suffer an injury in an industrial situation.
Safety is paramount under these circumstances, and people can get injured when safety rules aren’t followed. Various state and federal laws require specific safety protections, such as hard hats, work vests, gloves, eye protection, pinch protection, and automatic safety stops for machines, as well as cones or yellow tape, depending on the situation. But not everyone follows these laws. If you get injured because someone else didn’t follow the safety laws, you could have the right to recover compensation. The same could be true if someone took an unnecessary risk or intentionally put you in the way of harm.
Industrial Injury Cases We Accept
Our firm often handles personal injury cases involving industrial accidents. Many industrial businesses have plants, factories, and job sites in the Houston area. We also handle oil and gas accidents that occur in oil fields, on rigs, or at sea. Allen & Nunnally’s attorneys focus on fighting for each of our clients like their case will go to trial from the start. We conduct detailed investigations, interview witnesses, and compile important documentation to help clients best support their compensation claims. Industrial injury cases that we accept include:
- Machinery malfunctions
- Injuries caused by dangerous conditions at an industrial site
- Falls from working at elevated heights
- Crush accidents
- Explosions and fires
- Slip and falls
- Chemical exposure
- Injuries caused by inadequate safety precautions
- Injuries caused by inadequate supervision or training
- Electrocution
- Failure to maintain equipment up to safety standards
- Head injuries
- And more
If you’re unsure whether your accident is serious enough to warrant compensation, please reach out today. If you think workers’ compensation might not cover your accident, we can offer insight. It’s worth it for your peace of mind to speak with an accident attorney about your rights. Even if coworkers or union staff told you that you have no right to sue, it’s possible that you could have a case.
Potential Damages in Industrial Accident Claims
We can recover various types of damages for individuals injured in industrial accidents. For example, compensation for medical bills is often available, as is compensation for lost wages. Those whose injuries prevent them from working in the future or who have to change jobs could recover additional compensation. Moreover, a jury could award damages for pain and suffering or emotional distress.
Unfortunately, industrial businesses often send in their insurance companies to offer lowball settlements for industrial accidents. Don’t take the easy settlement offer if you have a serious injury – your case could be worth much more. Our lawyers have experience negotiating with insurance companies and litigating in court to secure compensation for industrial accident victims. We will conduct a thorough damages assessment for your case, so you know its true value.
Frequently Asked Questions
Won’t workers’ compensation pay for my injuries?
If you got hurt working an industrial job, workers’ compensation may not cover your injuries. For example, independent contractors typically are not covered by workers’ compensation insurance. In other situations, the workers’ compensation insurance carrier contests coverage of an accident, leaving an injured worker with mounting medical bills. That’s where a personal injury lawyer can step in with advice.
Why do I need a lawyer after an industrial accident?
As mentioned above, insurance companies often offer lowball settlement offers to unsuspecting injured people. Many people accept these offers, not realizing their cases are worth more. A good lawyer can advise you on your true legal right to compensation for an industrial injury.
Can I change lawyers in my industrial accident case?
Yes! Allen & Nunnally accepts clients who would like to change their legal representation. We also accept referrals from other lawyers. Please reach out to our firm if you are interested in getting a second opinion.
“No Better Friend” “No Worse Enemy”
Were you hurt in an industrial accident? Are you struggling to figure out how to pursue a Texas injury claim to help with your medical expenses? At Allen & Nunnally, we have a steadfast commitment to representing those injured in industrial situations. Our high level of preparation, discipline, and hard work today stems from our time in the Marines, where we learned what it takes to be successful. That’s why hardworking Texans trust us to fight for the compensation they deserve. To schedule a consultation with one of our Houston-based attorneys, email us at info@allen-nunnally.com, use our convenient Contact Form, or call (713) 955-2217.