Factory Accident Lawyer (January Update)

We Represent Factory Workers and Families in Cases Involving Serious and Fatal Industrial Accident Injuries

James Bell
Work Accident Lawyers Team Lead

If you have been seriously injured or lost a loved one in a factory accident, you need an experienced factory accident lawyer on your side. While you may be entitled to financial compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses, you will need a team of experienced industrial accident lawyers who can help you fight for the financial compensation you deserve.

At Oberheiden Law Group, our factory accident lawyers are committed to seeking justice in cases involving dangerous conditions, defective equipment falling objects, exposure to hazardous substances, and other common causes of on-the-job injuries. We provide free consultations and contingency-fee representation, which means we do not charge any out-of-pocket fees to our clients.

Options to Recover Compensation for a Factory Accident

In most cases, injured factory workers and their families will have two potential options for seeking compensation for serious injuries or a loved one’s tragic death. These potential options are: (i) filing a workers’ compensation claim; and, (ii) filing a personal injury lawsuit or wrongful death lawsuit against a third party that is to blame.

Filing a Workers’ Comp Claim

Employees who suffer workplace injuries in factories and on other job sites will be eligible to file workers’ compensation claims in many cases. Most states require that employers carry workers’ compensation insurance, and workers’ comp generally covers both traumatic injuries (i.e., broken bones, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and internal injuries from inhaling toxic fumes) and repetitive stress injuries.

Families who have lost loved ones who were fatally injured on the job can often file workers’ comp claims as well. In fatal accident cases, workers’ comp typically covers medical bills, funeral expenses, and lost wages.

Filing a Third-Party Claim

While workers’ compensation covers some of the costs associated with serious and fatal injuries in factory accident cases, victims and families who are interested in seeking maximum compensation will need to talk to a factory accident attorney about the other options they have available. In many cases, this will involve filing a third-party claim. Some examples of potential grounds to file a third-party claim after a factory accident include:

Defective or missing safety equipment
Factory equipment malfunctions and other incidents involving faulty equipment
Failure to follow safety protocols or safety procedures
Heavy machinery accidents (including forklift accidents)
Injuries from exposure to hazardous materials

Again, these are just examples. If you are facing the life-altering consequences of a serious or fatal industrial accident, our factory accident lawyers can conduct a thorough investigation and provide a comprehensive assessment of your legal rights.

What Companies Can Be Held Liable for Factory Accident Injuries?

When injured workers and families have third party claims related to preventable injuries in the workplace, seeking just compensation starts with identifying the third party that is liable. Some examples of parties that may be liable in industrial accident cases include:

Factory owners
Contractors and subcontractors
Heavy equipment manufacturers
Safety equipment manufacturers
Insurance companies

Workers who have personal injury claims against third parties can seek to recover damages for all of their injury-related losses. This includes the costs of all necessary medical care (including physical therapy), as well as lost wages, pain and suffering, and other financial and non-financial losses. Grieving family members who have third party claims can seek to recover damages for all of their financial and non-financial losses as well.

Factory Injuries Can Lead to Significant Financial and Non-Financial Costs

Why is it important to file a third-party claim if you are eligible to do so? Simply put, the costs of serious and fatal factory injuries can be substantial. If you are facing a lifetime of financial and non-financial costs, you owe it to yourself to try to make sure the responsible parties are held fully accountable.

Conducting a Thorough Investigation is a Critical First Step

In any case, if you are facing the consequences of a serious or fatal factory accident, conducting a thorough investigation is a critical first step toward protecting your legal rights. Once you get in touch, our factory injury lawyers will be able to provide a free consultation, and then we will be able to begin investigating your (or your loved one’s) accident right away.

Discuss Your Case with an Experienced Factory Accident Lawyer for Free

If you would like to speak with one of our experienced industrial accident lawyers about your legal rights, we encourage you to contact us promptly. To arrange a free, no-obligation consultation as soon as possible, call 866-791-9539 or tell us how we can reach you online now.

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