Workplace Injury
Workplace Injury Lawyer in Atlanta
Call the Sureck Law Firm if you have suffered a workplace injury.
Employees who have suffered an injury in the workplace are entitled to receive Workers’ Compensation; however, in more egregious cases an employee may need to sue their employer or someone else for damages. In either case the Sureck Law Firm will represent workers with regard to their injuries and any possible claims.
A workplace injury can leave you debilitated, unable to work, and therefore unable to provide for yourself or your family. If that injury is in the course and scope of employment, then your employer should pay for your medical bills and lost wages under the Workers’ Compensation law. If that injury at your work place is caused by a party other that is not associated with your employer, then not only could you receive workers compensation benefits, but also you have the right to receive damages from that third party.
No matter the case, the Sureck Law Firm will be your advocate and make sure you receive the proper compensation that you are owed.
The Sureck Law Firm will seek compensation for workers involved in workplace accidents.
Normally, when a worker suffers an on-the-job injury, Workers’ Compensation is their only recourse; the Worker’s Compensation law states that you cannot sue your employer for personal injury damages. However, there are cases where a lawsuit is possible and necessary:
- Defective, malfunctioning, or dangerous product – if this is the cause of your injury then it is possible to sue the manufacturer of that product and make them pay for your pain and suffering, medical bills, and lost wages. You can sue if the product does not work properly or if it is inherently dangerous and the manufacturer did not provide adequate warning.
- Toxic substance injury – if you are rendered ill by a toxic substance such as asbestos, radium, or any dangerous chemicals then you can sue the maker of the toxic substance or the maker of the equipment. Remember you can sue if injuries are acute and present at the time, and also you can sue of latent injuries that do not rear themselves until sometime after.
- Intentional or egregious misconduct by an employer – if an employer intentionally or carelessly creates a dangerous situation that results in a workplace injury then the employee has a right to file a lawsuit.
- You are injured by a third party – if you are injured because of the negligence or misconduct of someone unaffiliated with your employer then you can sue that person to receive compensation.
If any of these circumstances apply, or if your employer does not have workers compensation coverage, then call the Sureck Law Firm for a free evaluation.