Workers are often seriously injured in industrial and other accidents. These incidents allow the injured worker to pursue a worker’s compensation claim, but if the injury was caused by the employer’s negligence or the negligence of a co-worker, then the limited benefits available under Georgia worker’s compensation law is the worker’s sole legal remedy.
Whenever a worker is hurt on the job, it is critical to determine whether there is a cause of action for third-party negligence, in addition to any remedy available through worker’s compensation laws. Schneider Williamson often helps clients in this exact scenario.
Case Study: An Injury on the Job
We recently represented a client who suffered extensive second and third degree burns when a bitumen plant’s equipment failed and covered much of his body in simmering liquid asphalt.
The plant was undergoing an extensive equipment improvement program to correct many deficiencies within its operation and physical plant. Despite efforts to improve the facility, the plant continued to operate equipment that it knew had been misused, and at times, abused.
Schneider Williamson’s client suffered significant injuries when the abused equipment was left in service. Then, he was blamed for the incident. Schneider Williamson was able to uncover and document the plant’s deficiencies, and more importantly, management’s own understanding and knowledge of those deficiencies.
We were able to secure a substantial confidential settlement for this client that was commensurate with his injuries. This recovery, which far exceeded what he received in his worker’s compensation settlement, gives him the structure and support he needs to continue his efforts to return his life to normal and provide for his family in the way he did before his injuries.
When a person is hurt because of someone else’s negligence, it is not always obvious who is at fault or whether there is anything that can be done about it. The professionals at Schneider Williamson have decades of experience handling these cases and answering those exact questions. Let us analyze the case and ensure a just recovery for your injured client.
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