New York Industrial Accident Lawyers

Every employee should have the right to work in a safe place without fear of injury. Industrial accidents happen at an alarming rate in the United States. An industrial accident is any workplace injury that takes place in an industrial setting. An employer is responsible for the safety of all employees, including providing a safe and hazard free working environment, and can be held liable for any injuries that occur on the job. Industrial accidents can result in severe injuries, including, amputations, disfigurement (scars and burns), spinal cord injury, head injury, and other physical and emotional traumas.

An industrial accident is typically a type of worker’s compensation claim, meaning that the victim must prove that the injury was caused by the negligence of another party. An industrial accident can be caused by many different factors, including negligence, unsafe work areas, poorly trained workers, defective machinery, and the purposeful actions of employees or employers. Every industrial workplace has to follow certain safety standards and needs to be punished for disobeying these standards.

Following an industrial accident injury you should seek medical attention right away. Take photographs of your injuries and write down the events leading up to your accident, as this information may be helpful to prove negligence on the part of the employer. You may be able to receive compensation for your injuries, including that of medical bills, pain and suffering, loss of wages, etc. To recover the maximum compensation for your injuries you should hire an experienced New York industrial accident injury attorney immediately as your case may be time sensitive.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of an industrial accident contact the New York Industrial Accident Attorneys at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro.

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New York, NY 10170

Telephone: 212-986-7353
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E-mail: wrs@wrslaw.com