Los Angeles Industrial Accident Attorney

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Joshua W. Glotzer, Esq

Managing Partner

Los Angeles Industrial Accident Lawyers

Industrial jobs are notoriously dangerous. Few jobs pose a greater risk to worker safety and health. Federal laws and state regulations have tried to come up with solutions to keep workers safe.

However, job safety ultimately lies in the hands of the employer. Industrial employers have an obligation to hire qualified applicants, train their employees properly, and provide the safest possible workspace. However, employers in Los Angeles often fall short.

Have you or someone you love been hurt while working at a Los Angeles factory, warehouse, refinery, or chemical plant? Are you struggling with painful and potentially life-threatening injuries? Contact Citywide Law Group for immediate legal assistance. You may be entitled to compensation. We’ll do everything we can to secure the money you need and deserve.

Your first consultation is free, so call our Los Angeles injury lawyers today.

How Can a Los Angeles Industrial Accident Lawyer Help Me?

Getting hurt on the job can be incredibly overwhelming. Things can get even more stressful when you try to recover compensation for your workplace injuries. Insurance companies will do whatever they can to limit or deny your payout.

Your employer will try to protect themselves – and not you – if you got hurt because of unsafe working conditions. Hiring an attorney can put you in the best position to secure the financial compensation you need and deserve.

It’s important to work with an attorney you can trust. At Citywide Law Group, our attorneys have been exclusively focused on personal injury matters since 2005. For the past 14 years, we’ve dedicated our practice to helping injured accident victims like you. We know how important money can be at this difficult time. We’ll work tirelessly to help you get it.

As your industrial injury attorneys, we will:

  • Stand up to insurance companies when they try to push you around
  • Seek compensation from all responsible parties
  • Guide you through the workers’ compensation claims process to maximize your benefits, and
  • Work with injury experts to dispute insurance company valuations of your claim.

Our goal is to get you the compensation you need as you fight to get back on our feet. Call our law firm today to learn more.

Industrial Jobs Can Be Incredibly Dangerous

There are dozens of industrial workplaces in and around Los Angeles. These include warehouses, manufacturing and distribution centers, chemical or power plants, factories, mining and drilling facilities, and construction sites.

The nature of these jobs can be inherently dangerous. Common industrial accidents include:

  • Chemical spills
  • Explosions, blasts, or fires
  • Slips and falls
  • Burns
  • Getting crushed by falling objects
  • Forklift or heavy machinery accidents, or
  • Other equipment accidents.

These accidents often result in severe and fatal injuries.

Common Industrial Accident Injuries in Los Angeles

When you have a dangerous occupation, you risk your life and health every day. Even a relatively minor accident at work can have devastating consequences. Our attorneys will fight to recover compensation for all of your industrial accident injuries, including:

Contact our experienced legal team today to discuss your case. The sooner you call, the sooner we can begin to pursue compensation on your behalf.

How Can I Get Money After a Los Angeles Industrial Workplace Accident?

There are traditionally two ways to get money if you’re an injured worker in California. 

Workers’ Compensation Benefits

Most employers in California are required to carry a workers’ compensation insurance policy. If you get hurt on the job and your employer offers coverage, you can seek benefits for your medical bills and lost wages. You generally waive the right to sue your employer if you seek workers’ compensation benefits.

Under a workers’ compensation program, you probably won’t be able to use your own doctor. You’ll have to seek treatment from a physician who’s been pre-approved by your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance company. When you do receive benefits, there will be strict limits about what you can be compensated for, as well as how much you can receive.

Personal Injury Lawsuit 

You may also have the option to file a personal injury lawsuit. Can you sue your employer? Maybe, if they don’t have workers’ compensation insurance or you aren’t covered by their policy. You may also be able to sue your industrial employer if you got hurt because of their willful actions or gross negligence. 

Alternatively, you may be able to recover compensation from a negligent third party. For example, if you were injured because of a defective piece of heavy machinery at work, you could target the manufacturer in a lawsuit.

What Compensation Can I Get If I’m Injured in an Industrial Accident at Work?

It’s easy to get overwhelmed after you’re involved in an industrial or construction site accident. The costs can be too much to handle on your own. Fortunately, you might be able to seek compensation from your employer, a workers’ compensation insurance policy, or a negligent third party. The damages you can get depends on where the money comes from.

Workers’ Compensation Benefits. Under California’s workers’ compensation law, you can receive compensation for medical expenses and lost wages. If you suffer a permanent disability, you may also be entitled to money for your reduced earning capacity.

Personal Injury Lawsuit. If you file a lawsuit, you’re entitled to ask for any economic and non-economic damages you’ve sustained. This can include money for:

  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress
  • Disability
  • Loss of enjoyment of life
  • Disfigurement
  • Scarring
  • Embarrassment, and more.

It’s important to discuss your case and legal options with an experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer. Call Citywide Law Group today to schedule a free consultation.

How Long Do I Have to File an Industrial Accident Injury Claim?

It depends. If you want to recover money from a workers’ compensation program, you’ll have to act quickly. You’ll only have 30 days from the date of your industrial accident to notify your employer and their insurance company. Waiting any longer can cause you to lose out on valuable compensation.

If you decide to file a lawsuit, there’s still only a limited amount of time to do so. The statute of limitations for bodily injury claims is two years. You will lose the right to demand compensation if you don’t file your claim with the court on time.

Need Help?

If you’ve been involved at work in an industrial accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Don’t hesitate to contact the legal team at Citywide Law Group for immediate assistance. We know how important money can be as you fight to get back on your feet. We’ll do everything we can to obtain a fair settlement or award on your behalf.

Call our Los Angeles industrial accident lawyers to schedule your free consultation. 

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    Los Angeles, California 90015 (213) 309-3050

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