Work Related Accidents

Birmingham, Alabama Work Injury Lawyers

Negligent employers and third party contractors can be held liable for injuries and fatalities they cause in the workplace. Under the aegis of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), certain safety guidelines and practices must be observed in the workplace. When employers ignore OSHA violations or fail to maintain a safe working environment, they can be held liable for injuries that occur as a result.

While workers' compensation may cover some or all of an employee's initial medical expenses and lost wages, workers' compensation may not be enough in cases involving serious, catastrophic injuries. At the law office of Yearout & Traylor, our attorneys investigate workplace accidents, expose OSHA violations, and sue third parties responsible for causing our client's injuries.

Before signing a statement prepared by your employer, or seeing a company-chosen doctor, contact the work injury attorneys at Yearout & Traylor today to schedule a free consultation.

Causes of Accidents in the Workplace

The law office of Yearout & Traylor represents workers injured in workplace accidents involving the following:

• Construction accidents
• Collapsed scaffolding
• Back hoe accident
• Forklift accident
• Electrocution
• Slips, falls
• Explosion
• Defective ladder
• Exposure to toxic chemicals
• OSHA violations
• Oil refinery fires and burns

Third Party Liability and Construction Accidents

It's not uncommon for a number of different contractors to work at a single job sight. As a result, increased risks associated with safety violations and increased worksite activity can lead to injuries caused by other contractors or subcontractors. Even if you receive workers' compensation from your employer, it may not be enough to cover all of your costs. Our attorneys investigate the cause of accidents and expose negligence on the part of third party contractors that result in serious injuries to our clients.

Contact Work Injury Lawyers at Yearout & Traylor Today

Employers are always forthright regarding the rights and protections of an injured employee. If you are encountering intimidation or resistance on the part of your employer in initiating medical and wage benefits your entitled to, contact work injury attorneys at the law office of Yearout & Traylor today.