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Every year, thousands of workers are injured or diagnosed with work-related illnesses throughout the state. Unfortunately, following a deadly or serious workplace accident, many workers and their families are placed in physically, emotionally, and financially difficult positions. Often, the best way to get through this challenging situation is to pursue benefits through workers’ compensation insurance, or a third-party liability claim. In both situations, the help of a Huntsville work injury lawyer is vital.

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Common Types of Workplace Accidents in Huntsville

At Belt, Bruner, & Barnett P.C., we have handled many common accidents as well as rare and unique situations that lead to significant settlements and court rulings. Please never hesitate to reach out to us to discuss your circumstances and how we can help after you get hurt on the job.

Some of the most common work-related accidents we handle include:

Construction Accidents

In 2017, the private construction industry in Alabama had 18 fatalities. It is routinely one of the most dangerous and deadliest industries throughout the state. Our Huntsville work injury attorneys have handled cases in which falling objects strike construction workers, employees get trapped or struck by vehicles and equipment, or suffer injuries due to vibrating equipment, heavy loads, and load machinery.

If you are suffering from an injury or occupational disease related to construction work, or your loved one was killed in a construction accident in Huntsville, contact us to discuss your options.

Motor Vehicle Accidents at Work

The private transportation and warehousing sector in Alabama had the highest number of fatalities in 2017 with 19 worker deaths. It is important to note, however, transportation accidents can occur in any industry.

At Belt, Bruner, & Barnett P.C., we represent Huntsville workers injured in accidents with cars, commercial vehicles, delivery and moving vans, large construction and farming equipment, trains, planes, and all other types of motor vehicles no matter what industry they are a part of.

Farming Accidents

There is plenty of farming in the Huntsville community. Whether you produce a crop or raise livestock, you face a wide range of risks. You could get hurt in a motor vehicle, equipment-related, or animal-related accident. You also may be exposed to potentially toxic materials, which could lead to your suffering from an occupational disease.

Whatever your circumstances, if you are dealing with a farm accident injury or illness, contact our Huntsville work injury lawyers as soon as you can.

Dangerous Machinery & Equipment Accidents

As a worker in Huntsville, AL, you may work with many types of tools, equipment, and machines. One day, something may go wrong. At Belt, Bruner, & Barnett P.C., we have experience with accidents and injuries related to construction and industrial equipment, automatic and semi-automatic machines, and other types of machinery. Do not hesitate to call us to discuss your legal options and how we can help you pursue compensation.

Industrial Accidents

We have represented workers after all types of industrial accidents, including electric shock and electrocutions, fires and explosions, machinery and equipment accidents, falls, exposure to harmful chemicals, and diagnosis of repetitive motion injuries. If you are recovering from a serious injury, or you lost a loved one in an industrial accident, call us as soon as you can.

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Types of Work Injuries

We routinely represent workers suffering from:

We are not intimidated by medically complicated cases. No matter how many injuries you are suffering from or the complexity of the harm, we are here to help. We will work closely with your medical providers, and when necessary, medical experts to prove the type and extent of your injuries and their current and future consequences. All of this can be necessary to ensure you receive appropriate workers’ comp benefits and fair compensation through a third-party claim.

What to Do After an Accident at Work

If you are involved in a work-related accident, we recommend you:

Obtain medical care as soon as possible.

You should always put your health and safety first. If you are in a significant accident, it may be best to seek emergency medical care right away. If the accident was less serious, you might not think of going to the emergency room. You may keep working. We suggest you see a physician for a full exam as soon as possible. Tell your doctor the type of accident you were involved in, so they know what type of injuries to look for.

Follow the doctor’s treatment plan.

You have a responsibility to not make your injuries worse. If your physician tells you to rest or take certain medications, you should do so. If you fail to follow the doctor’s orders, your employer or another liable party may claim you caused your injuries or made them worse.

Inform your employer.

If you hurt at work, you need to inform your employer as soon as you can. Inform your manager or supervisor in person, then follow up in writing. Do not wait to tell your employer about a workplace accident and injury or a diagnosis of a work-related condition. Waiting too long can make it more difficult to pursue workers’ comp benefits or other compensation.

Call our Huntsville work injury lawyers.

Before you assume you do not have any options after a work-related accident or that you can sue your employer, you should speak with an experienced workplace injury lawyer. At Belt, Bruner, & Barnett P.C., we will listen to your story, analyze your circumstances, and advise you of your legal options, which may include a workers’ compensation claim or a third-party liability lawsuit.

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Who Is Liable for My Work-Related Injury?

The party that may be liable for compensating for your injuries and the avenue through which you can pursue compensation depend on how and why the workplace accident occurred. If you were hurt because of a co-worker, manager, or supervisor’s careless, reckless, or intentional misconduct, then your employer is typically liable for your injuries. If your employer provides workers’ compensation insurance, then you can pursue medical and wage benefits through a workers’ comp claim. When this avenue is available, you are not usually entitled to file a lawsuit against your employer.

However, separate from workers’ compensation claims are third-party liability lawsuits.

There are many circumstances when your employer is not the liable party. You may be injured because of the negligence of someone from outside of your employer’s business. A vendor, service provider, subcontractor, manufacturer, retailer, motorist, or pedestrian may be at fault for the accident and your injuries.

When the same business does not employ the at-fault party, then you can pursue compensation from them directly. This type of claim is known as third-party liability. Our Huntsville work injury lawyers are highly experienced in representing workers in third-party liability lawsuits.

Third-Party Liability Claim Compensation

If you were injured at work, compensation might be at the front of your mind. You may have less income coming in, but the bills cannot stop. You must pay your housing expenses, utilities, groceries, auto insurance and gas, and other expenses even when you are unable to work. If you are going to be out of work for a long period or are facing permanent disability, then it is essential you obtain compensation through a workers’ comp or third-party liability claim.

If someone from outside of your work was responsible for your injuries, Belt, Bruner, & Barnett P.C. is ready and able to represent you in your pursuit of compensation through a third-party liability lawsuit. We will fight hard for you to receive compensation for your:

  • Medical Costs
  • Loss of Earning Potential
  • Physical Pain
  • Mental Anguish
  • Disfigurement
  • Loss of Quality of Life

How Long Do I Have to Sue for Work-Related Injuries?

The length of time you have to sue following a work accident is a common question for our Huntsville work injury attorneys. Under Alabama’s statute of limitations for personal injury claims, you have two years to file a lawsuit. This two-year period begins the day you sustain your injury.

To make sure you bring a third-party claim as soon as is possible and do not run out of time, you should contact us at Belt, Bruner, & Barnett P.C. right away. The sooner we can investigate the accident, gather evidence to support your claim, and pursue compensation, the better.

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Let Our Huntsville Work Injury Lawyers You After a Work Accident

After being hurt at work in Huntsville, the best thing you can do is to talk with an attorney who has significant experience handling work-related injury claims. At Belt, Bruner, & Barnett P.C., we have decades of collective experience in litigating personal injury, wrongful death, and workplace accident claims, as well as negotiating fair settlements with insurers. By working with our team, you gain legal advocates who put you and your family’s needs first. Our priority will always be to win the best possible outcome in your case, whether that is an insurance settlement or a court ruling in your favor.

To talk with us about third-party claims arising from workplace accidents, submit your information through our online form, or call (205) 933-1500.