Workplace injuries can be devastating, leaving victims with serious injuries, mounting medical bills, lost income, and an uncertain future.
At Harpy Law, our experienced workplace injury attorneys are committed to protecting the rights of injured workers and helping them recover the maximum possible compensation. We serve clients in:
- California – Los Angeles, greater LA County, and Valley Village
- Washington – Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Tacoma, and Redmond
- Texas – Dallas and Houston
- Ohio – Cleveland and Parma
- Florida – Hollywood, Aventura, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale
Don’t wait to get the help you deserve. Call us or visit our contact page to schedule a free consultation today.
Why Choose Harpy Law?
- Our workplace injury lawyers have extensive experience handling all types of workplace injury claims, from workers’ compensation cases to complex third-party personal injury claims. We know how to identify every available avenue of recovery and pursue it aggressively on your behalf.
- We have a proven track record of securing maximum compensation for injured workers and their families, and we are dedicated to helping you recover the full value of your claim.
- We understand that no two workplace injury cases are alike. Our workplace injury lawyers give every client our personal attention and develop a legal strategy tailored to the specific facts of their situation.
- We handle workplace injury claims on a contingency-fee basis, so you pay nothing up front, and we collect no fee unless we recover compensation for you.
Common Causes of Workplace Injuries
Workplace accidents can occur in any industry and work environment. Some of the most common causes of serious workplace injuries include:
- Falls from heights
- Slip and fall accidents
- Being struck by falling objects or moving equipment
- Caught-in or caught-between accidents involving machinery
- Construction site accidents
- Industrial accidents, including fires, explosions, and chemical releases
- Defective or improperly maintained tools and equipment
- Overexertion and repetitive motion injuries
- Toxic exposure to hazardous chemicals, fumes, or substances
- Electrical accidents
- Commercial vehicle accidents while driving for work
- Inadequate safety training or supervision
No matter how your workplace injury occurred, Harpy Law has the experience and resources to help you understand your rights and pursue the compensation you deserve.
Common Workplace Injuries
Workplace accidents can cause a wide range of injuries, from minor to permanently disabling. Some of the most serious and frequently seen workplace injuries include:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
- Broken bones and fractures
- Amputations and crush injuries
- Burns and chemical injuries
- Back and neck injuries
- Shoulder, knee, and joint injuries
- Hearing and vision loss
- Occupational illnesses from toxic exposure
- Soft tissue damage
- Psychological injuries, including post-traumatic stress disorder
If you have suffered any of these or other injuries in the course of your employment, you should seek immediate medical attention and promptly consult an experienced workplace injury attorney to protect your rights.
Workers’ Compensation and Third-Party Claims
After a workplace injury, there are often multiple legal avenues available to you, and understanding the difference is critical to maximizing your recovery.
Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system that provides benefits to employees injured on the job, regardless of who was at fault. These benefits typically cover medical expenses and a portion of lost wages. However, workers’ compensation benefits alone often fall short of fully compensating an injured worker for their losses. This is especially true when injuries are serious or permanent.
In many cases, a party other than your employer may have contributed to your accident. When that is the case, you may be entitled to pursue a separate personal injury claim against that third party in addition to your workers’ compensation claim. Potentially liable third parties in a workplace injury case can include:
- Contractors or subcontractors on a job site
- Equipment or machinery manufacturers
- Property owners
- Drivers of other vehicles involved in a work-related accident
- Maintenance or repair companies
A third-party personal injury claim can allow you to recover damages that workers’ compensation does not cover, including pain and suffering, full lost wages, and other losses. At Harpy Law, we will carefully evaluate the facts of your accident to identify every possible avenue of recovery and pursue all of them on your behalf.
How a Workplace Injury Lawyer Can Help You Recover Maximum Compensation
The legal process following a workplace injury can be complex and can vary from state to state. Employers, insurers, and third parties all have legal teams working to protect their interests and to minimize what you are paid. An experienced workplace injury lawyer is your most important tool for leveling that playing field.
Your attorney can thoroughly investigate your accident to identify all possible causes and all potentially liable parties. They can act quickly to preserve critical evidence before it is lost, altered, or destroyed.
Your lawyer can help you navigate the workers’ compensation process, ensuring that your claim is filed correctly and that you are not shortchanged on your benefits. At the same time, they can evaluate whether a third-party personal injury claim is available and pursue it aggressively in addition to your workers’ compensation claim.
If you are entitled to a personal injury claim, your attorney can accurately value all of your current and future damages, negotiate with insurers and defense attorneys to pursue a fair settlement, and if a fair settlement cannot be reached, take your case to trial to demand the full compensation you deserve.
Your chances of recovering maximum compensation after a workplace injury are significantly higher when an experienced workplace injury lawyer represents you.
Contact Our Workplace Injury Lawyers Today
A workplace injury can turn your life upside down. At Harpy Law, we understand the physical, financial, and emotional toll that a serious injury can take, and we are dedicated to fighting for the full compensation you deserve. Whether you were injured in California, Florida, Ohio, Texas, or Washington, our experienced attorneys will fight for you to get the compensation you deserve.
Do not face employers and insurance companies alone. Call us or visit our contact page to schedule a free consultation with an experienced workplace injury attorney.