Chicago Factory Worker Accident & Workers Compensation Lawyer

In 2018, almost 15.5 million people worked in the factory manufacturing industry, making up almost 11% of the workforce. These dedicated workers are responsible for making the products we use every day, from the cars that we drive to the food in our cupboards.

Manufacturing includes retail goods, machinery, chemicals, and plastics. The heavy equipment and chemicals used during various manufacturing processes can be hazardous if both the employees and the plant management do not adhere to the proper safety procedures.

Every personal injury lawyer at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers LLC is committed to protecting the rights of workers injured in Chicago factory worker accidents.

Our Illinois workers' compensation law firm has the resources needed to thoroughly investigate your case so the responsible parties can be held accountable to the fullest extent.

Contact our Chicago law firm for a free review of your case by a factory accident lawyer who has prosecuted other factory accident cases in Illinois on behalf of injured employees and their families.

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If you or a family member were injured while working in a factory, you are likely entitled to worker's comp benefits. Contact our worker's compensation attorneys for more information and a free review of your legal rights and options.

Our law firm currently represents clients throughout Illinois and the Chicagoland area, including Cook County, DuPage County, Kane County, Lake County, Will County, Aurora, Chicago, Elgin, Naperville, Schaumburg, and Waukegan.

Prevalence of Factory Injuries

Although factory jobs are abundant and account for over ten percent of the total employees in the U.S., they are responsible for a much larger percentage of work-related damages.

In 2018, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that over thirty percent of all accidents happened in the factory or manufacturing sector.

In a study released by the National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA), they cited that in 2018 there were over 400 work-related deaths and nearly 700,000 work-related injuries in the manufacturing field.

The common causes of injury in workplace accidents include:

Contact with objects or equipment. Injuries sustained from falling objects or contact with equipment were common causes of fatalities and work-related harm. Common injuries included lacerations, broken bones, traumatic brain damage, head trauma, and temporary/permanent disability.
Equipment malfunctions
Dangerous working conditions
Transportation crashes. Transportation accidents were the second highest cause of wrongful death in manufacturing.
Repetitive motion and overexertion. Repetitive work and overexertion on the job that led to repetitive muscle and nerve damage, including carpal tunnel syndrome, is the second-highest cause of non-fatal injuries.

Causes of Factory Injuries

Factory work is riddled with the chance of suffering minor to severe injuries. In addition, the physical demands of the job working with heavy machinery and equipment can lead to severe damage.

Common causes of factory accidents include:

Slips and falls. Low lighting, slippery footing, and other hazards can cause injured workers to fall.
Mechanical malfunction. Heavy machinery can break or malfunction, causing severe medical problems.
Chemical exposure. Inhaling chemicals or getting chemical burns is a risk in some factory environments.
Repetitive work. Constant strain on the body can lead to muscle and back injuries.

Factory supervisors and management are responsible for ensuring that equipment remains safe and that all employees are appropriately trained to use dangerous machinery.

Illinois Factory Accident Attorneys

Our team of attorneys is here to help injured employees and those who have lost a loved one to a factory accident in building a case against those responsible.

The expert work injury attorneys at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers LLC are experienced at getting the best possible financial recovery for our clients.

With our years of experience, we have a comprehensive understanding of the workers' comp laws. As a result, we can build a personal injury case to ensure you receive the adequate monetary recovery you deserve.

Let us help you file a Worker's Compensation claim against your employer's insurance company. Your damages on the job likely entitle you to file a workers' compensation case against your employer.

If the harm was caused by another party (aside from their employer or co-workers), a separate and distinct cause of action may be pursued in court, sometimes called a third-party lawsuit.

How to File a Workers' Compensation Claim

Any factory workers involved in a workplace accident have the legal right to seek financial compensation through workers' comp benefits to pay for mild to serious injuries, damages, and wrongful death. Factory employers must carry insurance for each employee paid out through a workers' comp claim.

Injured workers must follow procedures to pursue compensation, including notifying a supervisor or manager immediately or seeking medical attention.

The employer's insurance carrier will pay injured factory workers' compensation benefits that might include:

Payment for ongoing medical treatment
Past medical bills
Lost wages
Funds for any future medical care, including rehabilitation and therapy
Out of pocket medical costs
Wrongful death benefits when the decedent dies

In some cases, injured factory workers can file a personal injury claim seeking compensation from third parties that might also be involved. For example, potential defendants could include product manufacturers selling defective equipment or property owners that created a hazardous situation, leading to the factory accident.

These cases are typically resolved in a fair settlement negotiated by a factory accident lawyer and the defendant's insurer.

Factory Worker Accident FAQs

Below are some frequently asked questions that may arise after an accident in a factory involving yourself or a loved one. We appreciate that these questions may give way to other questions or concerns.

Consequently, our law firm invites you to contact a factory accident lawyer for a free consultation with an experienced attorney who has experience representing people seriously injured or killed in factory mishaps.

What are the Most Common Work-related Injuries?

Severe factory accidents include repetitive strain nerve damage, slip and falls, lacerations, and cuts. In addition, many victims are exposed to loud noises, inhale toxic fumes, and suffer repetitive nerve damage.

Other injured workers were hit by falling objects, strained muscles, or victims of car accidents.

What Are Some Hazards of Working in the Factories?

For decades, many miners and industrial workers suffered serious health risks long before workers' compensation benefits were available for their injuries. These victims of defective machinery had extremity injuries, severe burns, finger and limb amputations, or died on the job.

Other injured workers suffer horrific harm, including traumatic head injuries, spinal cord injuries, shoulder injuries, broken bones, and other injuries caused by defective equipment that led to a workplace accident.

Factory employees who work for years can develop life-altering long-term medical conditions from exposure to harmful chemicals. Tens of thousands of these cases involve conditions that include mesothelioma, black lung, and repetitive strain injuries leading to years of ongoing medical bills, rising medical costs, lost wages, and even death.

What is the Number 1 Cause of Industrial Accidents??

Many employees work long hours under stressful conditions that can lead to slips and falls, car crashes, crushing injuries, burns, explosions, and heavy equipment crashes.

Nearly all serious accidents are preventable had the worker or employer follow safety protocols to prevent an accident.

Are All Workplace Accidental Injuries Preventable?

Companies with low factory accident rates develop and enforce safety and wellness plans that manage employee vulnerabilities that reduce the risk of their employees.

Other corporations provide employees with protective equipment and don't take shortcuts to increase profits. Others educate workers and management staff on steps to prevent work-related injuries and wrongful death.

Are You Eligible for Workers' Compensation Benefits? What Happens When It Was Your Fault?

Any employee injured on the job or driving in a work-related capacity has the legal right to file an Illinois workers' compensation claim for benefits. However, there is an exception to receiving workers comp if the worker was under the influence of drugs or alcohol when the accident occurred.

Under most circumstances, harmful work-related mishaps are covered through a no-fault benefits system (worker's compensation) that provides payment benefits for ongoing medical care, past medical bills, lost income, and other damages.

A Chicago factory accident attorney can file the necessary paperwork, speak with the insurance company, and deal directly with the claims adjuster to ensure their client receives maximum compensation.

Contact a Chicago, Illinois Factory Workers Compensation & Injury Lawyer

Our Chicago, Illinois law firm will carefully evaluate your circumstance and determine the most promising direction to resolve your case successfully. Then, a factory accident attorney will meet with you to hear your story during a free initial consultation and take legal action.

Contact a factory accident lawyer today at (888) 424-5757 (toll-free phone call) or through the contact form to schedule a free consultation. We do not charge any fees until we secure the best possible compensation for your damages or losses.

All discussions with your factory accident lawyer remain confidential through an attorney-client relationship.

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