Work injuries caused by defective products

A common cause of workplace injuries is defective products, such as a piece of machinery or a power tool. A defective product in the workplace can be one that malfunctions, is defective in its design or does not carry adequate warning labels.

If you have been injured by a defective product in the workplace, then it may be possible to bring a personal injury lawsuit against the maker of that defective device.

If your employer subscribes to workers compensation, then it is not possible for you to sue your employer. However, if your accident was caused by a defective product, then it is possible to bring a lawsuit in addition to making a workers compensation claim.

Manufacturers owe the public a duty to produce safe products. If that duty is breached, then it is sometimes possible for the injured consumer, or in this case the injured worker, to bring a work accident lawsuit against the manufacturer based on product liability.

An experienced workplace accident attorney can evaluate the facts of your case and determine whether you may have a product liability lawsuit. If you were injured on the job by a defective product, contact Fears | Nachawati today to receive free legal advice. To speak with a workplace accident attorney, email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.322.6898.

Do I need a workplace accident attorney?

If you have suffered any type of workplace accident, it is in your best interest to seek the counsel of a workplace accident attorney as soon as possible. A workplace accident lawyer will make sure that your legal rights are protected and look out for your best interests.

Hiring a workplace accident attorney will give you peace of mind. You can spend your time focusing on getting well and recovering from your injuries rather than dealing with complicated legal procedures and mountains of paperwork.

A workplace accident lawyer can help you decide whether or not your case will need to go to litigation. If your employer subscribes to workers compensation, then you cannot sue your employer. However, your workplace accident attorney will see you through the workers compensation claims process and ensure that you receive the full compensation to which you are entitled.

If your employer is a nonsubscriber or your accident was caused by a third party, then your workplace accident lawyer can represent you during the litigation process. Your lawyer may even be able to settle your case without the need for a trial.

To receive free legal assistance from an experienced workplace accident attorney, contact the law firm of Fears | Nachawati today. You will speak with a qualified Texas workplace accident lawyer who will answer your questions and help you understand your legal options. Simply email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.322.6898.

What to do if you have been injured on the job

If you are hurt on the job, it is up to you to take immediate action and preserve your legal rights. Be proactive and protect yourself by taking the following steps:

1. Report the incident immediately: As soon as possible, report the accident to your employer. Fill out any necessary paperwork or incident forms.
2. Seek medical attention: See your physician and document your injuries. Be sure to get copies of all of the reports, test results and medical records.
3. File a worker’s compensation claim: If your employer subscribes to worker’s compensation, file a claim immediately.
4. Keep detailed records: Make a detailed, written account of the accident and your injuries, including when the accident occurred, how it happened and the names and contact information of any witnesses.
5. Take photos: If possible, take photos of the scene of the accident as well as your injuries.

Last but certainly not least, contact a qualified workplace accident lawyer. An experienced work accident attorney will be able to explain all of your legal rights and help you understand your options. Even if your employer subscribes to worker’s compensation, you may still be able to file a personal injury lawsuit if the negligence of a third party contributed to your accident.

To receive free legal advice on workplace accidents, contact Fears | Nachawati today. Simply email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.322.6898.

Two workers injured in power plant accident

An accident at a Texas electricity generation plant Thursday morning left two workers injured.

The Marion Volunteer Fire Department and Schertz EMS were dispatched to the Public Service Enterprise Group’s power plant in Marion, Texas, at around 11 a.m. after a “high pressure accident.”

According to the plant’s manager, Peter Geissler, one of the plant’s generating units was shut down so that maintenance work could be performed. The generator was pressurized as part of the process of powering it back up.

At some point during this process, an access cover, which is essentially a small door, shot loose from the generator. It hit two of the plant’s workers, injuring them both. One of the workers was hit in the chest. The other suffered lacerations to his face. Both were taken to area hospitals conscious and able to move their limbs.

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If you have been injured on the job, contact Fears | Nachawati today for free legal assistance. To speak with one of our work accident lawyers, email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.322.6898.

Can I sue my employer for my workplace injury?

Whether or not you can sue your employer for your workplace injury depends on whether or not your employer participates in the Texas workers compensation program.

Employers that carry workers compensation are known as subscribers. If your employer is a subscriber, then you’ll have to bring your claim through the Texas workers’ compensation program.

However, if your employer is a non-subscriber, meaning that they do not carry workers compensation, then you may be able to bring a personal injury lawsuit against your employer for your workplace injury.

If you have been hurt on the job, contact Fears | Nachawati today for free legal assistance. Contact us by e-mail or phone us toll free at 1.866.322.6898 to speak with one of our workplace injury lawyers.

Texas fatal workplace accident statistics

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were a total of 457 fatal workplace accidents in Texas in 2008.

Of these 457 fatal accidents, most involved some type of highway incident, which accounted for 137 workplace deaths. Highway incidents have been the most frequent event leading to workplace deaths in Texas since 1994. In fact, the 137 fatal highway accidents accounted for 30% of the total work-related fatalities in Texas in 2008

The other most frequent events leading to a workplace fatality in Texas were falling from a height to a lower level, homicide and being struck by some type of object or piece of equipment. Together with highway incidents, these four types of events account for more than 60% of all the workplace fatal accidents in Texas.

In addition to these types of fatal workplace accidents, causes of fatal workplace injuries in Texas also included being hit by a motor vehicle or piece of mobile equipment, fires and explosions and being caught or compressed by a piece of equipment or object.

In 2008, 94% of fatal workplace accident victims in Texas were men. Almost three-fourths of all the workplace accident victims fell within the age range of 25 to 54 years old.

Based on fatal accident statistics from 2008, the two most dangerous industries in Texas are state construction and transportation and warehousing. Together these two industries accounted for 44% of the fatal workplace injuries in Texas.

If you or someone you love was injured while on the job, contact the workplace accident lawyers of Fears | Nachawati today. To receive free legal advice from an experienced workplace accident attorney, simply email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584.