Workplace Injuries and Workers' Compensation

The promise of a safe workplace is largely an unrealized one, with hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of Americans annually suffering serious injuries and death at work because of dangerous machinery, unsafe work surroundings and environments, and careless co-workers. The causes of these injuries are numerous-ranging from slips and falls to missing safety features on tools and equipment to collapsing scaffolding on construction sites.

In some cases, when the cause of the accident is a negligent fellow employee of the same employer, or the employer itself, the worker's only recourse may be workers' compensation benefits, which pay medical expenses, a portion of a worker's lost wages and, if applicable, a death benefit. In many cases, when another party's negligence caused the injury or death, the worker can file a third party/liability claim against the responsible parties.

Whenever a person is injured at work, whether on a jobsite, while at a customer's property, or at any other location, it is very important to collect as much information as quickly as possible. If, for instance, the accident was caused by the malfunction or improper design of sophisticated piece of machinery, it is important to identify the manufacturer and model number. On the other hand, if an overly waxed floor caused the accident, it is critical to determine who was the responsible party; a fellow employee or a separate maintenance or janitorial service.

At times, employers will cooperate, especially since its insurance carrier is paying workers' compensation. Often, employers are not helpful because they want to protect a relationship with a contractor or for some other reason. Thus, gathering information promptly is an important key to a successful claim.

Depending upon the cause of injury, these cases are very often dependent on credible experts who analyze the defect that caused the accident, and often suggest alternative design or methods that would have likely avoided the calamity. Our offices regularly consults with experts whose knowledge has been crucial as we pursue claims on behalf of our injured clients.

We handle cases involving workplace injuries, and partner with other workers' compensation lawyers, who help our clients obtain benefits from their employers.

At the Law Offices of Judy Greenwood, P.C., we represent victims who have been injured as a result of workplace accidents, dangerous properties, auto, bus and truck accidents, and workplace accidents. Because these cases are often complex, we have a doctor/lawyer available to review the facts of the case, and to provide the medical insight necessary to determine if there was negligence or substandard care.

If you have been injured because of a workplace injury and want to discuss your case, please call (215) 557-7500, or click here to contact us, to arrange a free consultation. Our attorneys will review what happened, consult with appropriate medical experts, and let you know what we think.