Workplace

Every day when we arrive at work we have an expectation of a safe environment and working condition. After all, there are safety codes and regulations promulgated by the U.S. government for the purpose of protecting workers. Unfortunately, every evening on the nightly news, we hear of tragic injury or death that has occurred on a jobsite.

Serious personal injury and oftentimes death occur on the worksite and while on the job for any number of reasons:

  • Malfunctioning or faulty equipment
  • Transportation accidents
  • Dangerous and defective products
  • Faulty or lack of safety equipment and clothing
  • Negligent acts of others
  • Exposure to toxic chemicals and substances
  • Exhaustion due to required excessive work hours
  • Unsafe conditions of all types when employers cut corners with safety, to save money, hire inexperienced workers, or fail to maintain equipment.

Events can cause workers to suffer burns, electrocution, loss of limbs, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, blindness, disfigurement, leukemia, and mesothelioma, just to list a few types of injury.

The injuries are varied but all can be serious and life altering because they affect not only a person’s future ability to work and make a living, but also care for his or her family.

If you or a loved one has suffered a serious workplace injury or death, you may be able to collect financial compensation for past and future medical bills, medical treatment, loss of employment, lost wages, and other financial compensation for the family.

Contact AkinMears, G.P. today for a free legal consultation. Complete the contact form on the right side of this page, or call toll free 877-534-5750, 24 hours per day, 7 days a week for assistance.