Industrial Accident Due To A Coworker's Negligence
Industrial Accident Due To A Coworker's Negligence
Many types of accidents can happen on construction sites, in warehouses, in manufacturing plants, and in other work environments. Some common industrial accidents that occur when someone acts improperly include:
● Falls from high places
● Heavy equipment accidents
● Power tool accidents
● Getting hit by falling objects
● Chemical exposure or burns
When a driver is negligent and causes injuries from a car accident, injured victims can file a claim to seek compensation for their losses from the negligent driver’s insurance company. However, the situation can be different if an accident happened at work due to a coworker’s negligence.
First, you will want to file a workers’ compensation claim. Workers’ compensation should provide benefits after nearly any type of on-the-job accident, regardless of whether the accident was someone else’s fault or not. Workers’ compensation benefits can include:
● Coverage of all medical expenses
● Wage replacement equaling two-thirds of your average weekly wages
● Disability benefits if you cannot return to work for some time or at all
Workers’ compensation does not provide payment for pain and suffering or other intangible losses, which can be extensive if your injury is severe. It is normal to wonder whether you can file a lawsuit against your coworker or employer since the accident happened due to negligence.
In Alabama, workers’ compensation laws prohibit injured workers from suing their employers or coworkers for negligence. You do have the right to file a claim against a negligent third party - such as an equipment manufacturer or another driver - though you cannot sue your employer.
The exception to the rule is if your coworker acted willfully. Willful conduct gives rise to your right to file a lawsuit, and you must prove that:
● Your coworker acted with the intent or design to injure, or
● Your coworker acted with the substantial certainty that injury would result from their conduct
Attorney Matt Matthews represents injured workers in both workers’ compensation cases and third-party claims. Call 334-398-8408 or contact us online to discuss your legal options for compensation today.
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The Law Office of Richard F. Matthews, Jr. serves Montgomery County, Pike County, Elmore County, Autauga County, the River Region of Alabama and throughout the State of Alabama, including Montgomery, Troy, Wetumpka Prattville, Selma and Tuskegee. No attorney-client relationship is established by requesting a consultation or emailing Attorney Richard F. Matthews, Jr.. Information submitted in such communication is not privileged and may be subject to disclosure.
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The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. We invite you to contact us and welcome your calls, letters and electronic mail. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not send any confidential information to us until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established. These recoveries and testimonials are not an indication of future results. Every case is different, and regardless of what friends, family, or other individuals may say about what a case is worth, each case must be evaluated on its own facts and circumstances as they apply to the law. The valuation of a case depends on the facts, the injuries, the jurisdiction, the venue, the witnesses, the parties, and the testimony, among other factors. No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.
The Law Office of Richard F. Matthews, Jr. serves Montgomery County, Pike County, Elmore County, Autauga County, the River Region of Alabama and throughout the State of Alabama, including Montgomery, Troy, Wetumpka Prattville, Selma and Tuskegee. No attorney-client relationship is established by requesting a consultation or emailing Attorney Richard F. Matthews, Jr.. Information submitted in such communication is not privileged and may be subject to disclosure.
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