Boynton Beach Workplace Accident Lawyer
Injuries in the workplace can range from a minor skin laceration to a fatal accident. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 5,000 people were fatally injured on the job in 2016. Not all work-related mishaps result in death, but an employee who suffers an illness or injury at the hand of employer negligence should immediately consult with a workplace accident lawyer to consider their options legally.
At Leifer & Ramirez, our Boynton Beach workplace accident lawyers are dedicated to serving people who have been hurt at work. We also provide guidance to family members who have lost a loved one due to a fatal accident on the job. Let our experienced attorneys assist you in getting the compensation you deserve.
Even with the increasing list of rules and mandates from the U.S. Department of Labor to maintain safety on the job, employees in the United States continue to incur crippling injuries on a daily basis. Several people may have contributed the accident in question, not just your direct employer. For example, if a subcontractor incurs and injury at construction site, there could be the opportunity to acquire compensatory damages from the general contractor, property owner or other subcontractors at the location. Laws regarding these issues differ from state to state, so it’s best to work with one of our qualified attorneys to determine the best course of action.
Types of Workplace Accidents
In spite of significant safeguards established by reputable agencies such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, deaths and injuries on the job continue on a regular basis with no indication of slowing down.
Fatal incidents can happen as a result of:
- Vehicle-related accidents;
- Being struck by work equipment or a falling object;
- Fires;
- Slips, trips, and falls;
- Exposure to hazardous environments or substances; and
- Explosions.
From the list above, vehicle accidents have caused more fatalities in the workplace than any other type of accident. Alone, accidents on the road have been responsible for nearly a quarter of fatal injuries at work. But a workplace injury can be far from fatal. It doesn’t take a lot for a worker to become disabled momentarily or permanently. Though many injuries considered serious happen when lifting heavy objects or moving freight, occasionally an injury results from a shaky ladder or wet floor.
The many possibilities of a work injury include:
- Lacerations
- Burns
- Objects in the eye
- Electrical shocks
- Impaired hearing or hearing loss
- Twisted ankles
- Fractured or broken bones
- Violence on site
- Extremities being caught, pinched, or crushed between objects
- Injury from falling object
Contact Us Today for Help
At Leifer & Ramirez, we take an in-depth look at each case carefully to ensure that all negligent parties are held responsible for their actions or lack of action. Workplace accident cases have statutes of limitations, legal deadlines for filing cases. Those deadlines are a crucial factor when seeking compensation. Our attorneys will handle all of the research and paperwork while you or your loved one recover from your illness or injuries.
With offices in Boynton Beach and throughout the state of Florida, we are standing by. Contact us today for help.
