Accidents in the workplace typically entitle you to workers’ compensation. These accidents might involve injuries from slips, falls, faulty equipment, falling objects, overexertion, exposure to hazardous materials, or inadequate training.
When you’ve suffered an injury at work, it’s essential to report the injury right away, seek medical attention, and document everything as much as possible. These and filing a workers’ compensation claim can help you receive compensation for your injuries, medical expenses, and lost wages. However, there may be times when you might need the help of a lawyer, like ours at Scwartz Trial Law LLC. Here are a few times when you will want to call us regarding workplace accidents.
- You didn’t receive full compensation: Though you may be entitled to workers’ compensation regarding most workplace accidents, you may not be provided with full compensation for your injury, medical expenses, and lost wages. Our lawyer may be able to file a personal injury case to get more compensation.
- A third party is at fault: If there is a third party, who is not your employer, who caused your workplace injury, you can discuss the details with our lawyer to file a case or lawsuit for further compensation for any other damage not typically covered by workers’ compensation.
- You were injured by defective machinery: Our lawyer may also be able to help you seek additional compensation if your workplace accident was due to defective machinery or equipment.
These are just a few of the instances when you can potentially rely on a lawyer to file for further compensation for your workplace accidents. Give us a call if you would like to learn more.