New Jersey Unsafe Equipment Injury Attorneys
Industrial accidents are the third leading cause of injury and death in the workplace and recent statistics have shown that mechanical equipment is involved in 80% of the fatalities. Construction workers that use heavy machinery are at an increased risk of injury, dismemberment, and death. Employers have a responsibility to maintain equipment in proper working order to provide a safe working condition for employees and limit injuries. If you have been injured by heavy machinery or equipment while on the job, you may be able to file a claim to recover damages caused by your accident. Contact an experienced New Jersey construction accident lawyer at Lependorf & Silverstein today for a free consultation.
Industrial machinery is comprised of moving parts that include rotating members, reciprocating arms, moving belts, meshing gears, cutting teeth and any parts that impact or shear. Although these hazardous mechanical motions and actions are present in nearly all machines, many workers have not been adequately protected from the dangers they present. Machinery that is not properly maintained poses an additional risk to employees and workers.
Unsafe equipment causes injury to thousands of workers every year. Contact with any moving machine parts may be extremely hazardous to workers and can result in catastrophic injuries, including:
- Amputations
- Burns
- Crushed limbs
- Electrocutions
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Blindness and eye injuries
When you are injured on the job, workers compensation benefits are usually provided to pay you the wages while you are hurt and out of work. While this is helpful, in many cases, the money received through New Jersey workers compensation is not sufficient payment for losses and suffering.
Some instances of equipment related injuries may have been prevented if adequate safety measures were taken to maintain the equipment. In these cases, you may be able to file a claim against a negligent employer who did not provide a safe working condition.