Workplace Injuries

Across the United States, accidents and deaths take place in numerous and diverse work environments—construction sites, factories, toxic waste facilities, transportation systems, mining operations, oil refineries and agricultural fields, to name a few. Employers have a responsibility to ensure not only a safe workplace, but also that equipment meets safety standards set by OSHA and other government regulatory agencies.

While slip and fall accidents are the most common cause of injury in a work setting, other unsafe conditions such as loose or faulty scaffolding, or improper operation of cranes, winches, bulldozers, forklifts and other equipment can result in severe injuries. Workers have at times been struck by falling objects as well as suffered injury by falling from elevated structures. Not to mention, all manner of accidents are possible while on the road, driving factory or facility trucks and company vehicles.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 4 million non-fatal injuries were reported in 2004 in the private industry workplace and 5,702 work-related deaths were reported. Fires, explosions, carbon monoxide poisoning, electrocution, and toxic chemical exposure are among some of the causes of serious occupational injury.

Work place injury cases litigated by Ross Feller Casey attorneys include:

• $36.4 million settlement for an explosion caused by a corroded tank leaking hydrogen which resulted in the death of a boilermaker, one of the largest single victim wrongful death verdicts awarded
• $4.4 million settlement for a wrongful death where a crane malfunctioned, pinning and killing a steel worker
• $2.0 million settlement for a worker who fell off scaffolding at a construction site.

When workplace injuries are catastrophic, the medical costs, future medical care and rehabilitation may not be adequately covered by workers compensation. A workplace injury lawyer can assist you in determining other avenues of compensation.

If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of a workplace accident, one of our attorneys can assist you in determining if you have a case. At Ross Feller Casey we offer a free case evaluation to discuss your concerns. Contact us and we will be glad to arrange a free case evaluation.