Industrial workers in Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh face numerous on-the-job exposures, including hazardous conditions, faulty equipment and human error. An accident at a industrial facility can cause serious injuries or death.
Luckily, industrial workers and their families are protected under Pennsylvania law. Workers’ compensation benefits usually are available. A employee may also be able to pursue compensation through a personal injury
claim.
Our Pittsburgh personal injury lawyers at The Law Offices of Michael O’Day offer a free consultation in cases involving industrial accidents. Our Pittsburgh attorneys will be able to answer important questions such as:
Does your industrial accident make you Eligible for Benefits?
Industrial Accident Types:
Fall from a ladder, scaffolding or roof top
Falling into a hole
Fire and explosion incident
Electrocution incident
Exposure to harmful chemicals
Objects falling
Dangerous equiptment
Anytime an accident occurs during the performance of work duties, you are able to pursue workers’ compensation benefits. If your injury was caused by the negligence or wrongdoing of any non-employer, you may also file a lawsuit with the help of Our industrial injury lawyers in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Industrial accidents have numerous possible causes,
including:
Violations of safety procedures, policies or protocols
Errors by humans
Bad electrical wiring
Poorly maintained pipelines
Inappropriate usage of flammable, combustible or toxic materials.
When a work accident occurs, it must be reported to your employer instantly.
From our law firm in Pittsburgh, Our Pittsburgh Personal Injury attorneys at The Law Offices of Michael O’Day represent clients throughout Western Pennsylvania, including the areas of Pittsburgh, South Hills, Altoona, Johnstown, Indiana, Greensburg, McKeesport, Mt. Lebanon, New Castle, Kittanning, Cranberry, as well as throughout Allegheny County, Armstrong County, Beaver County, Bedford County, Blair County, Butler County, Centre County, Clearfield County, Crawford County, Erie County, Fayette County, Greene County, Indiana County, Huntington County, Jefferson County, Lawrence County, Mercer County, Somerset County, Venango County, Westmoreland County, Washington County, and beyond.
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