Safeguarding Your Interests
Industrial worksites are among the most dangerous types of workplaces in the country. Workers face an elevated risk of injury or death at many of these worksites, even with the existence of strict safety rules and regulations. Fortunately, injured workers have the right to pursue compensation after an injury and should do so with the aid of an industrial accident lawyer to ensure they get fully compensated for their losses.
Why Choose Us?
The Right Kind of Experience
Workers involved in industrial accidents need representation to help ensure their benefits aren’t abridged or denied for invalid reasons. Wapner Newman has decades of experience doing just that and has successfully recovered proper compensation payouts for thousands of people over the years.
When you choose Wapner Newman, you get a firm with:
- The skill and experience to recover maximum compensation payouts
- Industry-respected attorneys
- Years of successfully collecting the money injured workers deserve
- Free consultations for new clients
- Around-the-clock availability for client emergencies and concerns.
If you are in need of compensation for an industrial workplace injury, hesitate no longer — take the next step toward the benefits you deserve. Call (215) 569-0900 for a free consultation with a Philadelphia industrial accident lawyer and learn how we can help.
Compensation for Industrial Accidents
If you suffer a job injury and can no longer work, you will naturally be concerned about covering your bills and other necessities. Fortunately, there are options for injured workers. Workers’ compensation is typically available for injured industrial workers, and other forms of compensation may also be on the table, depending on the circumstances of the injury.
Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ compensation is no-fault insurance coverage for workers throughout the state. It pays various costs and benefits to workers after a qualifying work injury and is paid out regardless of fault. In other words, there is no process of determining who is liable for an industrial accident during workers’ comp proceedings. Instead, an injured worker files a compensation claim and receives various benefits based on the circumstances of their case.
In Pennsylvania, workers’ comp benefits may include:
- Medical coverage for treatment related to the injury
- Compensation for expenses related to medical care and treatment, such as travel costs
- Weekly wage-replacement payments to cover a portion of lost wages
- Vocational benefits
- Death benefits.
It is important to note that workers’ compensation does not provide full compensation for your losses. Although your medical coverage will be taken care of as an injured industrial worker, you will receive only two-thirds of your pre-accident wage up to a maximum of $1,909.50 per week. Additionally, you will not receive compensation for the non-monetary losses that accompany injuries, such as:
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Discomfort
- Inconvenience
- Distress.
Workers’ compensation does not cover non-monetary losses. However, under certain circumstances, an injured worker can sue a third party for full damages, including non-monetary or non-economic damages.
Third-Party Accident Claims
A third-party claim is a claim against a party other than an employee or employer. It allows injured workers to seek full damages for injuries they suffer instead of the limited compensation available through workers’ comp.
In order to take legal action against a third party, they must have engaged in some type of behavior that unlawfully caused a worker to become injured. For example, if an industrial worker is injured by a negligent delivery driver from a different company, the injured worker can likely seek compensation from the driver and their employer.
Other examples of third parties include:
- Product makers, such as vehicle and tool makers
- Customers and clients
- Property owners
- The general public.
Government agencies and employees are also third parties who can potentially be sued for the losses they cause at industrial sites.
Common Types of Industrial Accidents
Industrial worksites are busy places with lots of moving parts and people. There are also typically plenty of dangerous equipment and tools at these sites. The ways in which a worker can be injured are numerous and may include:
- Being struck by a falling or flying object
- Falling from a high place
- Electrocution
- Burns from fire, acid, chemicals, hot liquids, and more
- Vehicle accidents
- Defective tools and equipment
- Being crushed
- Developing a health condition due to exposure to hazardous material
- Broken and fractured bones.
The list is practically endless. But no matter what your injury, you can rely on Wapner Newman to seek maximum compensation for your losses.
How Our Industrial Accident Lawyer Can Help
We Handle It All
The compensation process after an industrial accident can be daunting and complicated. Injured workers need time to heal and a space free from stress. With an industrial accident lawyer fighting for them, workers get the time they need to focus on recovery instead of the many tasks involved in a successful compensation claim, such as:
- Performing thorough investigations of the accident
- Gathering evidence to build a case
- Consulting with industry and accident experts
- Meeting and negotiating with insurance company adjusters
- Keeping you up to date on the progress of your injury claim.
After an industrial accident, the last thing you need to worry about is the detailed procedural requirements for collecting compensation. Leave that to us.
If you have experienced an injury from an industrial accident, Wapner Newman can potentially help. Call (215) 569-0900 to meet with an experienced Philadelphia industrial accident lawyer at no cost. Learn how we may be able to help you get the funds you need and deserve.
Frequently Asked Questions
We hope the following Q&A provides the answers you are looking for. Please contact us with more questions anytime.
What is the time limit for industrial accident claims?
Injured workers have three years to file a workers’ comp claim after an accident. However, injured workers must inform their employers of an injury within 120 days of an injury or lose out on benefits.
How much does an industrial accident lawyer charge?
By law, industrial accident lawyers in Pennsylvania charge a maximum of 20% of the money they recover for you.
Can I be fired for reporting an industrial work injury?
Your employer might fire you for filing a workers’ comp claim. However, it is illegal for them to do so, and you could have a claim for damages against them.
What if my employer doesn’t have workers’ compensation insurance?
If your employer does not carry workers’ compensation insurance, you can sue them for workplace injuries for full compensation. You can also sue your employer for intentionally hurting you or endorsing harm that befalls you.
How long does an industrial accident claim take to settle?
How long a case takes depends on the case. If you have a straightforward case, you could receive compensation within a few months or less. However, more complex cases could have you waiting up to a year or more.
If you have more questions about industrial accidents, please call for answers from an experienced Philadelphia car accident lawyer.
Speak With an Industrial Accident Lawyer Today!
Take the Next Step
Industrial accidents can be serious and remove a worker from the workplace for an extended time. Injured workers need an advocate to help ensure they get the full compensation payouts they deserve.
At Wapner Newman, we hold insurance companies and employers accountable for the workers’ comp payouts our clients deserve. You can rely on our team to fight hard for you. Call (215) 569-0900 for a free consultation with a Philadelphia industrial accident lawyer today.