Industrial and Construction Accident Attorneys
Construction accidents, oil rig accidents and other industrial accidents can cause serious injuries and death to people who are simply doing their jobs. Too often, those accidents are caused by employer negligence and defective equipment.
Fighting for the Rights of Injured People for Over 30 Years
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If you or a loved one has been injured in an industrial accident, the more serious the injuries, the more you need to discuss the accident with an experienced industrial accident lawyer. Contact the Joseph Joy & Associates law firm in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Workers' compensation may not be enough. If your injuries are serious and you are eligible for workers' compensation benefits, you will probably need additional compensation to cover all your expenses. If a loved one was killed in a work accident, the full range of damages will not be covered by workers' comp. To understand all of your rights, talk to an experienced personal injury lawyer.
- In the building industry and the oil and gas industry, responsibility for an industrial accident may be attributed to a variety of individuals or businesses, including the property owners, contractors and subcontractors, engineers, electricians, scaffolding companies, architects, and manufacturers of equipment. Our law firm knows how to investigate industrial accidents to identify all liable parties and present a clear case for compensation to their insurance companies, or take your claim to court if they don't agree.
- Construction accident injuries have a wide range of causes. When safety standards are not closely followed, devastating injuries (burn, spinal cord and brain injuries, for example) and wrongful death can be the result.
- Falls from unprotected high levels
- Failures of scaffolding, cranes, derricks, conveyors, ladders, winches, graters, scrapers, backhoes or boilers
- Electric shock from exposed temporary wiring
- Trench collapses
- Fire and explosion from chemicals, uncontrolled fires and electrical wiring
- Highway vehicle accidents
- Compressed gas explosions
- Welding accidents
- Safety violations
- Quick and thorough investigation is critical. At our law firm, we have the knowledge and resources to investigate complex industrial accidents and identify cause and responsibility. Our knowledge of federal and state regulations governing construction and industrial sites helps us know what to look for. Our experience inspecting worksites to preserve critical evidence and identify and question vital witnesses helps us build a case for the compensation you need.
Call or e-mail us today and tell us about your industrial accident. You can be assured that we are on your side.
Free initial consultation. No costs unless we recover compensation for you.
