Have You Suffered a Work-Related Hand Injury? We are Here to Help.
People who work in manufacturing, construction and other hands-on jobs are at a higher risk for arm or hand injuries. Though you might not think a finger or wrist injury is severe, a seemingly minor hand injury could lead to more serious complications. Following a hand surgery, some people develop reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RDS), also called complex regional pain syndrome, an extremely painful and chronic neurological condition.
If you sustained an arm or hand injury at work, you may be entitled to more than workers' compensation. Contact Morris, Cary, Andrews, and Talmadge & Driggers to find out if you have a legitimate personal injury claim, in addition to a workers' compensation claim.
OSHA Violations, Improper Safety Guards & Hand Injuries
Many hand and arm injuries that occur in construction, industrial and manufacturing settings happen because of a person or company's failure to comply with safety regulations. When safety guards are removed from machines or conveyer belts, an employee's hands, fingers and arms can easily get caught, amputated or crushed.
Workplaces in the U.S. are highly regulated by state and federal laws including those set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Hand injuries are common and can be debilitating. It is crucial that the scene is investigated as soon as possible, in order to determine whether safety codes were violated.
Your Fingers, Hands and Arms Are Worth Way More Than $200
If your fingers, hands and arms were amputated, a personal injury claim can help you and your family recover from the accident and move on with your lives. Workers' compensation offers some monetary assistance, but awards are typically much less than current wages. Your fingers are worth more than a $200 workers' compensation claim. Our attorneys can represent you if you suffered any type of hand injury:
- Entanglement in machinery
- Chainsaw or table saw kickbacks
- Severe burns to hands
- Finger amputations
- Hand amputations
- Handheld power tool accidents
- Product liability cases (malfunctioning equipment)
Our personal injury lawyers can represent you during this difficult time. Call 334-380-5538 or 888-778-6580, or contact us online. There are no attorney fees unless we win a recovery for you.
