Injuries in construction and industrial environments that involve welding are a real risk for contractors and workers in these professions. The cause of a welding accident could establish a legal right to pursue compensation from those at fault. Our Philadelphia welding accident lawyers help clients evaluate their options to recover compensation whether that is negotiating with insurers or filing a civil claim in court. Pursuing maximum compensation for your injury is an important step for protecting the long-term financial well-being of you and your family after an accident. Contact Soloff & Zervanos, P.C. today to schedule a free consultation with our construction accident lawyers.
Taking the proper steps after a welding accident is essential, not only for your health and safety, but to protect your right to a claim for compensation. The first step is to seek immediate medical attention to diagnose and treat all related injuries. A variety of injuries can result from a welding accident, including the following examples:
Medical treatment is necessary for limiting the damage from these injuries and for establishing their connection to the welding accident.
Reporting the accident is another important step for notifying all involved parties and for protecting evidence that may be helpful in a future claim. Examples of relevant evidence could include your welding equipment, materials, witness statements, and other visual evidence of the accident scene. Our welding accident lawyers in Philadelphia can help in this process by communicating with key parties who could have access to evidence or who could have an obligation to pay for damages.
The cause of the welding accident will determine who may be at fault for your injury and liable for related damages. The owner of the property where the welding accident occurred could be responsible for failing to address known or foreseeable hazards on the property that caused the accident. Similarly, a manufacturer of defective welding equipment used at the time of the accident could also be liable for injury.
Other related parties, such as construction developers, primary contractors, or others on the job at the time of a welding accident, could be liable for the role their negligence played in causing you harm. Our Philadelphia attorneys take the time to review all contributing causes of a welding accident and name all at-fault parties in a lawsuit for damages. Meeting with a lawyer as soon as possible after an accident is also important for timely starting a claim within the statute of limitations for personal injury cases under Pennsylvania law. You generally have two years from the date of the welding accident to file a claim.
The compensation a welding accident lawyer in Philadelphia can pursue in a case will depend on the nature of your injuries. The effect an injury has on your personal circumstances can also influence the recovery of compensation. For example, our lawyers may be able to seek compensation for the following types of damages after a welding accident in Philadelphia:
Every personal injury case is unique. The experience of our lawyers helps clients identify all applicable damages from their welding injury to seek fair and full compensation from those at fault.
Welders provide essential work for a wide variety of industries. You have a right to a safe work environment. When the actions of others cause accidents and injuries, our Philadelphia welding accident lawyers are here to advocate for your right to compensation. Contact our office today to schedule a free case consultation with one of our lawyers.