Alabama Industrial Accidents Lawyers

Our Alabama-based Industrial Accident lawyers are ready to fight for your rights, after a workplace injury or loss.

The Mobile area has many large industrial workplaces, including steel mills, chemical plants, paper mills, petroleum plants, and shipbuilding yards.  Each of these industries carries some inherent risks of injury and death to the employees who go to work each day.

Sometimes people make mistakes, which can lead to significant injury or death. But, if you’ve been injured in an industrial accident or lost a loved one to one of these tragedies, you have the right to seek just compensation.

David Greene’s own father worked for years in the paper mill right here in lower Alabama. He would return home from a long day at work, often with stories of coworkers who got injured on the job. Even from an early age, David knew it wasn’t right that this big corporation was not keeping its workers safe or caring for them when they were hurt. Years later, David is still driven to protect the rights of those who were injured by someone else’s negligence.

If you or someone you care about has been the victim of any kind of industrial accident, a qualified personal injury attorney can explain your legal options. At Greene & Phillips, our seasoned industrial accident lawyers will thoroughly review your case to help identify all liable parties. Contact us today for a free consultation.

Common Industrial Accidents and Injuries

Sadly, those who are tasked with keeping this nation running are often the ones who suffer some of the most catastrophic injuries. Our firm has been protecting the rights of injured workers and their families for decades. We can help you get the compensation you need and deserve from some of the most dangerous and common industrial accidents.

• Falls – Falls are the most common cause of workplace accidents. Industrial environments have scaffolding, high shelving, and other hazards that can lead to falls and injury.
• Fires & Explosions – These accidents have become a serious and growing issue in oil and gas production facilities, but they can happen anywhere.
• Toxic Chemical Exposure – Workers in factories, refineries, and mines face a significant risk of toxic chemical exposure, particularly when they aren’t provided with adequate protective equipment or ventilation.
• Electrocution – These accidents are common in the utilities and construction sector.
• Heavy Machinery Accidents – Heavy machinery accidents can occur in factories or any other environment where there is improperly maintained or defective machinery or inadequate training.
• Flying Objects & Debris – Nearly two-thirds of all eye injuries in industrial settings are the result of falling or flying objects and debris.

Some workplace injuries are minor, but many accidents in an industrial environment are severe and life-threatening. Some of the most common injuries industrial workers have to deal with include:

• Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
• Spinal cord injuries
• Burns
• Fractures
• Paralysis
• Broken bones
• Loss of hearing

If you or someone you care about has suffered one of these injuries, you probably want to know how to proceed.

Who is Liable for an Industrial Accident?

Being the victim of an industrial accident can be life-altering. Recovering from a serious accident can take a great deal of time, assuming that you’ll ever fully recover. A workplace accident can drastically change your ability to continue working and even have a normal life. When your life has been turned upside down, who is going to be held responsible?

As an employee in Alabama, Mississippi, or Florida you are likely entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Employers in the Alabama with five or more staff must carry this insurance by law. If you are injured on the job, workers’ compensation provides coverage for things like medical care, vocational rehabilitation, a portion of lost wages, and permanent impairment. There are also death benefits available to family members that have lost a loved one in a workplace accident.

While workers’ compensation does not allow you to sue your employer after an injury, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t other ways to recover. If your injuries were caused by a third party (not your employer), then you may be able to file a personal injury claim to collect additional benefits. Examples of personal injury claims from industrial accidents include:

• Claims against negligent vendors or subcontractors
• Claims against the designers or manufacturers of defective equipment
• Claims against the owner of an unsafe property (if it isn’t your employer)

Personal injury claims offer additional benefits that aren’t available under workers’ compensation, such as pain and suffering. Third-party claims can be complicated, particularly when they take place in concert with a workers’ compensation case. You can protect your rights and secure the most favorable result by working with a team of veteran workplace accident attorneys.

What to Do After an Industrial Accident to Protect Your Rights

By their nature, accidents are unexpected events. You’ll never be entirely ready for something so traumatic. But, if you are involved in an industrial accident, here are some steps you can take to protect your rights:

• Seek medical attention – Most industrial accidents are serious. Your priority should be your physical and emotional well-being. Get immediate medical care and document your injuries.
• Report the accident – Be sure that your supervisor is aware of the accident and that you fill out the appropriate forms.
• Get witness statements – Whenever possible, try to get witness statements before people’s memories begin to fade. Also, write down contact information for all witnesses.
• Collect other documentation – Directly after the accident, take photos of the scene and any equipment or hazards involved. It’s also a good idea to preserve evidence, such as broken machinery.
• Speak with an attorney – Speak with an experienced industrial accident lawyer about your legal options.

Our Alabama Industrial Accident Attorneys Seek Justice on Your Behalf

It’s an unfortunate fact that insurance companies will often do everything possible to protect their bottom lines. In many cases, this involves trying to blame you for your own injuries, minimizing your damages, or denying your claim completely.

If you or a loved one have suffered an industrial-related injury or condition, the experienced workplace accident attorneys at Greene & Phillips are ready to fight for you and your family. We will put our decades of experience and wealth of resources to work on your behalf.

Contact us now at 1-888-510-1020 or come by our office for a free consultation.