St. Louis Workers Compensation Claim Follows Construction Accident
The (OSHA) Occupational Safety and Health Act, enacted by the federal government, mandates safe working conditions for all employees. When an employer does not correctly comply with said workplace safety standards and a worker is injured, a workers compensation claim will generally ensue.
Workers compensation is typically the exclusive means by which an employee can receive compensation for a work-related injury. Although the employee need not prove employer fault or negligence to receive compensation, the employee can only recover certain forms of relief. Workers’ compensation has safeguards for both the employee, in terms of assuring some compensation, and the employer, in terms of only requiring the payout of specified damages.
When an employee is injured in the course of employment, obtaining a skilled personal injury attorney is as necessary as seeking medical attention. Although most believe workers’ compensation claims only involve the injured employee and employer, often times, more than one employer will be brought into a workers compensation claim and several legal issues will arise in the course of investigations. By finding an experienced workers’ compensation attorney, you are completing an essential step on the way to a successful claim.
A worker recently injured on the job in St. Louis, exemplifies how work injury claims may deal with several issues and employers. In one recent case, an employee was injured while working at an elementary school and was hired by a project manager and subcontractors for construction work. The worker was hurt by falling ceiling debris in an elevator shaft at the elementary school and is claiming OSHA standards were violated because there were no safety precautions taken. The lack of construction nets is being argued as a foreseeable danger.
The suit alleges that reasonable actions weren’t taken to prevent dangerous working conditions. The suit alleges the employer breached its duty to maintain a safe working environment for its employees. The claim also notes that in the construction business, certain safety measures are regarded as mandatory injury prevention, which is necessary as the nature of said work often involves perilous situations, such as building materials spilling and dropping.
The employee in this case suffered neck and back injuries in addition to lacerations to both hands, wrists and forearms. The employee in this 3rd party case is seeking compensation for medical bills, lost wages and future expenses from the construction company, project manager and subcontractors.
This case shows how claims may be pursued in specific situations against entities and people other than one’s employer. To make this determination, it is crucial to get with an experienced St. Louis workers' compensation attorney. You need aggressive representation in a situation like this.
Page Cagle has experienced workers’ compensation attorneys that are ready to immediately begin on your case. These Missouri personal injury lawyers are happy to discuss any questions and concerns you have about work-related injuries and possible claims. Dealing with a personal injury claim is exhausting, which is why the attorneys at Page Cagle are available 24 hours a day for your convenience. You can directly contact John Page, a senior partner at Page Cagle, by calling 314.322.8515 or toll free at 1.800.500.INJURY (4658).
Consultations are free and there is no fee unless you recover. You can email John Page john@pagecagle.com or visit www.workerscomp-lawgroup.com for more information.
