If you or a loved one suffered injuries, property damage, or other financial losses due to another party’s actions, you may be entitled to compensation for those losses.
Contact the experienced Chicago personal injury lawyers from TorHoerman Law for a free, no-obligation Chicago personal injury lawsuit case consultation today.
If you or a loved one suffered a personal injury or financial loss due to a car accident in Chicago, IL – you may be entitled to compensation for those damages.
Contact an experienced Chicago auto accident lawyer from TorHoerman Law today to see how our firm can serve you!
If you or a loved one have suffered injuries, property damage, or other financial losses due to a truck accident in Chicago, IL – you may qualify to take legal action to gain compensation for those injuries and losses.
Contact TorHoerman Law today for a free, no-obligation consultation with our Chicago truck accident lawyers!
If you or a loved one suffered an injury in a motorcycle accident in Chicago or the greater Chicagoland area – you may be eligible to file a Chicago motorcycle accident lawsuit.
Contact an experienced Chicago motorcycle accident lawyer at TorHoerman Law today to find out how we can help.
If you have been involved in a bicycle accident in Chicago at no fault of your own and you suffered injuries as a result, you may qualify to file a Chicago bike accident lawsuit.
Contact a Chicago bicycle accident lawyer from TorHoerman Law to discuss your legal options today!
Chicago is one of the nation’s largest construction centers.
Thousands of men and women work on sites across the city and metropolitan area on tasks ranging from skilled trades to administrative operations.
Unfortunately, construction site accidents are fairly common.
Contact TorHoerman Law to discuss your legal options with an experienced Chicago construction accident lawyer, free of charge and no obligation required.
Nursing homes and nursing facilities should provide a safe, supportive environment for senior citizens, with qualified staff, nurses, and aids administering quality care.
Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and neglect can occur, leaving residents at risk and vulnerable.
Contact an experienced Chicago nursing home abuse attorney from TorHoerman Law today for a free consultation to discuss your legal options.
If you are a resident of Chicago, or the greater Chicagoland area, and you have a loved one who suffered a fatal injury due to another party’s negligence or malpractice – you may qualify to file a wrongful death lawsuit on your loved one’s behalf.
Contact a Chicago wrongful death lawyer from TorHoerman Law to discuss your legal options today!
If you have suffered a slip and fall injury in Chicago you may be eligible for compensation through legal action.
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TorHoerman Law offers free, no-obligation case consultations for all potential clients.
When a child is injured at a daycare center, parents are left wondering who can be held liable, who to contact for legal help, and how a lawsuit may pan out for them.
If your child has suffered an injury at a daycare facility, you may be eligible to file a daycare injury lawsuit.
Contact a Chicago daycare injury lawyer from TorHoerman Law today for a free consultation to discuss your case and potential legal action!
If you or a loved one suffered injuries, property damage, or other financial losses due to another party’s actions, you may be entitled to compensation for those losses.
Contact the experienced Edwardsville personal injury lawyers from TorHoerman Law for a free, no-obligation Edwardsville personal injury lawsuit case consultation today.
If you or a loved one suffered a personal injury or financial loss due to a car accident in Edwardsville, IL – you may be entitled to compensation for those damages.
Contact an experienced Edwardsville car accident lawyer from TorHoerman Law today to see how our firm can serve you!
If you or a loved one have suffered injuries, property damage, or other financial losses due to a truck accident in Edwardsville, IL – you may qualify to take legal action to gain compensation for those injuries and losses.
Contact TorHoerman Law today for a free, no-obligation consultation with our Edwardsville truck accident lawyers!
If you or a loved one suffered an injury in a motorcycle accident in Edwardsville – you may be eligible to file an Edwardsville motorcycle accident lawsuit.
Contact an experienced Edwardsville motorcycle accident lawyer at TorHoerman Law today to find out how we can help.
If you have been involved in a bicycle accident in Edwardsville at no fault of your own and you suffered injuries as a result, you may qualify to file an Edwardsville bike accident lawsuit.
Contact an Edwardsville bicycle accident lawyer from TorHoerman Law to discuss your legal options today!
Nursing homes and nursing facilities should provide a safe, supportive environment for senior citizens, with qualified staff, nurses, and aids administering quality care.
Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and neglect can occur, leaving residents at risk and vulnerable.
Contact an experienced Edwardsville nursing home abuse attorney from TorHoerman Law today for a free consultation to discuss your legal options.
If you are a resident of Edwardsville and you have a loved one who suffered a fatal injury due to another party’s negligence or malpractice – you may qualify to file a wrongful death lawsuit on your loved one’s behalf.
Contact an Edwardsville wrongful death lawyer from TorHoerman Law to discuss your legal options today!
If you have suffered a slip and fall injury in Edwardsville you may be eligible for compensation through legal action.
Contact an Edwardsville slip and fall lawyer at TorHoerman Law today!
TorHoerman Law offers free, no-obligation case consultations for all potential clients.
When a child is injured at a daycare center, parents are left wondering who can be held liable, who to contact for legal help, and how a lawsuit may pan out for them.
If your child has suffered an injury at a daycare facility, you may be eligible to file a daycare injury lawsuit.
Contact an Edwardsville daycare injury lawyer from TorHoerman Law today for a free consultation to discuss your case and potential legal action!
If you or a loved one suffered injuries on someone else’s property in Edwardsville IL, you may be entitled to financial compensation.
If property owners fail to keep their premises safe, and their negligence leads to injuries, property damages or other losses as a result of an accident or incident, a premises liability lawsuit may be possible.
Contact an Edwardsville premises liability lawyer from TorHoerman Law today for a free, no-obligation case consultation.
If you or a loved one suffered injuries, property damage, or other financial losses due to another party’s actions, you may be entitled to compensation for those losses.
Contact the experienced St. Louis personal injury lawyers from TorHoerman Law for a free, no-obligation St. Louis personal injury lawsuit case consultation today.
If you or a loved one suffered a personal injury or financial loss due to a car accident in St. Louis, IL – you may be entitled to compensation for those damages.
Contact an experienced St. Louis auto accident lawyer from TorHoerman Law today to see how our firm can serve you!
If you or a loved one have suffered injuries, property damage, or other financial losses due to a truck accident in St. Louis, IL – you may qualify to take legal action to gain compensation for those injuries and losses.
Contact TorHoerman Law today for a free, no-obligation consultation with our St. Louis truck accident lawyers!
If you or a loved one suffered an injury in a motorcycle accident in St. Louis or the greater St. Louis area – you may be eligible to file a St. Louis motorcycle accident lawsuit.
Contact an experienced St. Louis motorcycle accident lawyer at TorHoerman Law today to find out how we can help.
If you have been involved in a bicycle accident in St. Louis at no fault of your own and you suffered injuries as a result, you may qualify to file a St. Louis bike accident lawsuit.
Contact a St. Louis bicycle accident lawyer from TorHoerman Law to discuss your legal options today!
St. Louis is one of the nation’s largest construction centers.
Thousands of men and women work on sites across the city and metropolitan area on tasks ranging from skilled trades to administrative operations.
Unfortunately, construction site accidents are fairly common.
Contact TorHoerman Law to discuss your legal options with an experienced St. Louis construction accident lawyer, free of charge and no obligation required.
Nursing homes and nursing facilities should provide a safe, supportive environment for senior citizens, with qualified staff, nurses, and aids administering quality care.
Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and neglect can occur, leaving residents at risk and vulnerable.
Contact an experienced St. Louis nursing home abuse attorney from TorHoerman Law today for a free consultation to discuss your legal options.
If you are a resident of St. Louis, or the greater St. Louis area, and you have a loved one who suffered a fatal injury due to another party’s negligence or malpractice – you may qualify to file a wrongful death lawsuit on your loved one’s behalf.
Contact a St. Louis wrongful death lawyer from TorHoerman Law to discuss your legal options today!
If you have suffered a slip and fall injury in St. Louis you may be eligible for compensation through legal action.
Contact a St. Louis slip and fall lawyer at TorHoerman Law today!
TorHoerman Law offers free, no-obligation case consultations for all potential clients.
When a child is injured at a daycare center, parents are left wondering who can be held liable, who to contact for legal help, and how a lawsuit may pan out for them.
If your child has suffered an injury at a daycare facility, you may be eligible to file a daycare injury lawsuit.
Contact a St. Louis daycare injury lawyer from TorHoerman Law today for a free consultation to discuss your case and potential legal action!
Suboxone, a medication often used to treat opioid use disorder (OUD), has become a vital tool which offers a safer and more controlled approach to managing opioid addiction.
Despite its widespread use, Suboxone has been linked to severe tooth decay and dental injuries.
Suboxone Tooth Decay Lawsuits claim that the companies failed to warn about the risks of tooth decay and other dental injuries associated with Suboxone sublingual films.
Depo-Provera, a contraceptive injection, has been linked to an increased risk of developing brain tumors (including glioblastoma and meningioma).
Women who have used Depo-Provera and subsequently been diagnosed with brain tumors are filing lawsuits against Pfizer (the manufacturer), alleging that the company failed to adequately warn about the risks associated with the drug.
Despite the claims, Pfizer maintains that Depo-Provera is safe and effective, citing FDA approval and arguing that the scientific evidence does not support a causal link between the drug and brain tumors.
You may be eligible to file a Depo Provera Lawsuit if you used Depo-Provera and were diagnosed with a brain tumor.
Tepezza, approved by the FDA in 2020, is used to treat Thyroid Eye Disease (TED), but some patients have reported hearing issues after its use.
The Tepezza lawsuit claims that Horizon Therapeutics failed to warn patients about the potential risks and side effects of the drug, leading to hearing loss and other problems, such as tinnitus.
You may be eligible to file a Tepezza Lawsuit if you or a loved one took Tepezza and subsequently suffered permanent hearing loss or tinnitus.
Elmiron, a drug prescribed for interstitial cystitis, has been linked to serious eye damage and vision problems in scientific studies.
Thousands of Elmiron Lawsuits have been filed against Janssen Pharmaceuticals, the manufacturer, alleging that the company failed to warn patients about the potential risks.
You may be eligible to file an Elmiron Lawsuit if you or a loved one took Elmiron and subsequently suffered vision loss, blindness, or any other eye injury linked to the prescription drug.
The chemotherapy drug Taxotere, commonly used for breast cancer treatment, has been linked to severe eye injuries, permanent vision loss, and permanent hair loss.
Taxotere Lawsuits are being filed by breast cancer patients and others who have taken the chemotherapy drug and subsequently developed vision problems.
If you or a loved one used Taxotere and subsequently developed vision damage or other related medical problems, you may be eligible to file a Taxotere Lawsuit and seek financial compensation.
Although pressure cookers were designed to be safe and easy to use, a number of these devices have been found to have a defect that can lead to excessive buildup of internal pressure.
The excessive pressure may result in an explosion that puts users at risk of serious injuries such as burns, lacerations, an even electrocution.
If your pressure cooker exploded and caused substantial burn injuries or other serious injuries, you may be eligible to file a Pressure Cooker Lawsuit and secure financial compensation for your injuries and damages.
Several studies have found a correlation between heavy social media use and mental health challenges, especially among younger users.
Social media harm lawsuits claim that social media companies are responsible for onsetting or heightening mental health problems, eating disorders, mood disorders, and other negative experiences of teens and children
You may be eligible to file a Social Media Mental Health Lawsuit if you are the parents of a teen, or teens, who attribute their use of social media platforms to their mental health problems.
The Paragard IUD, a non-hormonal birth control device, has been linked to serious complications, including device breakage during removal.
Numerous lawsuits have been filed against Teva Pharmaceuticals, the manufacturer of Paragard, alleging that the company failed to warn about the potential risks.
If you or a loved one used a Paragard IUD and subsequently suffered complications and/or injuries, you may qualify for a Paragard Lawsuit.
Patients with the PowerPort devices may possibly be at a higher risk of serious complications or injury due to a catheter failure, according to lawsuits filed against the manufacturers of the Bard PowerPort Device.
If you or a loved one have been injured by a Bard PowerPort Device, you may be eligible to file a Bard PowerPort Lawsuit and seek financial compensation.
Vaginal Mesh Lawsuits are being filed against manufacturers of transvaginal mesh products for injuries, pain and suffering, and financial costs related to complications and injuries of these medical devices.
Over 100,000 Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuits have been filed on behalf of women injured by vaginal mesh and pelvic mesh products.
If you or a loved one have suffered serious complications or injuries from vaginal mesh, you may be eligible to file a Vaginal Mesh Lawsuit.
Parents and guardians are filing lawsuits against major video game companies (including Epic Games, Activision Blizzard, and Microsoft), alleging that they intentionally designed their games to be addictive — leading to severe mental and physical health issues in minors.
The lawsuits claim that these companies used psychological tactics and manipulative game designs to keep players engaged for extended periods — causing problems such as anxiety, depression, and social withdrawal.
You may be eligible to file a Video Game Addiction Lawsuit if your child has been diagnosed with gaming addiction or has experienced negative effects from excessive gaming.
Above ground pool accidents have led to lawsuits against manufacturers due to defective restraining belts that pose serious safety risks to children.
These belts, designed to provide structural stability, can inadvertently act as footholds, allowing children to climb into the pool unsupervised, increasing the risk of drownings and injuries.
Parents and guardians are filing lawsuits against pool manufacturers, alleging that the defective design has caused severe injuries and deaths.
If your child was injured or drowned in an above ground pool accident involving a defective restraining belt, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit.
Recent scientific studies have found that the use of chemical hair straightening products, hair relaxers, and other hair products present an increased risk of uterine cancer, endometrial cancer, breast cancer, and other health problems.
Legal action is being taken against manufacturers and producers of these hair products for their failure to properly warn consumers of potential health risks.
You may be eligible to file a Hair Straightener Cancer Lawsuit if you or a loved one used chemical hair straighteners, hair relaxers, or other similar hair products, and subsequently were diagnosed with:
AFFF (Aqueous Film Forming Foam) is a firefighting foam that has been linked to various health issues, including cancer, due to its PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) content.
Numerous AFFF Lawsuits have been filed against AFFF manufacturers, alleging that they knew about the health risks but failed to warn the public.
AFFF Firefighting Foam lawsuits aim to hold manufacturers accountable for putting peoples’ health at risk.
You may be eligible to file an AFFF Lawsuit if you or a loved one was exposed to firefighting foam and subsequently developed cancer.
Paraquat, a widely-used herbicide, has been linked to Parkinson’s disease, leading to numerous Paraquat Parkinson’s Disease Lawsuits against its manufacturers for failing to warn about the risks of chronic exposure.
Due to its toxicity, the EPA has restricted the use of Paraquat and it is currently banned in over 30 countries.
You may be eligible to file a Paraquat Lawsuit if you or a loved one were exposed to Paraquat and subsequently diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease or other related health conditions.
Mesothelioma is an aggressive form of cancer primarily caused by exposure to asbestos.
Asbestos trust funds were established in the 1970s to compensate workers harmed by asbestos-containing products.
These funds are designed to pay out claims to those who developed mesothelioma or other asbestos-related diseases due to exposure.
Those exposed to asbestos and diagnosed with mesothelioma may be eligible to file a Mesothelioma Lawsuit.
Studies have found a link between toxic baby formula and Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) — a severe intestinal condition in premature infants.
Parents and guardians are filing NEC Lawsuits against baby formula manufacturers, alleging that the formulas contain harmful ingredients leading to NEC.
Despite the claims, Abbott and Mead Johnson deny the allegations, arguing that their products are thoroughly researched and dismissing the scientific evidence linking their formulas to NEC, while the FDA issued a warning to Abbott regarding safety concerns of a formula product.
You may be eligible to file a Toxic Baby Formula NEC Lawsuit if your child received baby bovine-based (cow’s milk) baby formula in the maternity ward or NICU of a hospital and was subsequently diagnosed with Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC).
PFAS contamination lawsuits are being filed against manufacturers and suppliers of PFAS chemicals, alleging that these substances have contaminated water sources and products, leading to severe health issues.
Plaintiffs claim that prolonged exposure to PFAS through contaminated drinking water and products has caused cancers, thyroid disease, and other health problems.
The lawsuits target companies like 3M, DuPont, and Chemours, accusing them of knowingly contaminating the environment with PFAS and failing to warn about the risks.
If you or a loved one has been exposed to PFAS-contaminated water or products and has developed health issues, you may be eligible to file a PFAS lawsuit.
The Roundup Lawsuit claims that Monsanto’s popular weed killer, Roundup, causes cancer.
Numerous studies have linked the main ingredient, glyphosate, to Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Leukemia, and other Lymphatic cancers.
Despite this, Monsanto continues to deny these claims.
Victims of Roundup exposure who developed cancer are filing Roundup Lawsuits against Monsanto, seeking compensation for medical expenses, pain, and suffering.
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We do our best to get to know our clients, understand their situations, and get them the compensation they deserve.
At TorHoerman Law, we believe that if we continue to focus on the people that we represent, and continue to be true to the people that we are – justice will always be served.
Without our team, we would’nt be able to provide our clients with anything close to the level of service they receive when they work with us.
The THL Team commits to the sincere belief that those injured by the misconduct of others, especially large corporate profit mongers, deserve justice for their injuries.
Our team is what has made TorHoerman Law a very special place since 2009.
Attorney Tor Hoerman, admitted to the Illinois State Bar Association since 1995 and The Missouri Bar since 2009, specializes nationally in mass tort litigations. Locally, Tor specializes in auto accidents and a wide variety of personal injury incidents occuring in Illinois and Missouri.
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On this page, we’ll discuss the Process of a Workplace Injury Lawsuit, the differences between a personal injury lawsuit and a workers compensation claim, when it is necessary to file a personal injury lawsuit over a workers compensation case, the benefits of hiring a workplace accident lawyer, and much more.
Suffering injuries after a workplace accident can be a physically, emotionally, and financially stressful experience.
You may think that workers’ compensation is enough, but that is not true in some cases.
There are scenarios when the injuries are too severe or the circumstances were avoidable that warrant escalation into a personal workplace injury lawsuit.
At TorHoerman Law, we help injured individuals understand the intricacies of workplace injury cases, the applicable scenarios where legal recourse is the best course of action, the types of compensation you may recover, and the role of a workplace injury attorney.
If you believe that you have a workplace injury case, we’re here to help.
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Many injured workers assume that workers’ compensation is their only option after a workplace accident.
In many cases, they may have the right to file a separate lawsuit, especially when third-party negligence, employer misconduct, or defective equipment caused the injury.
While workers’ compensation laws require at-fault parties to provide medical benefits and partial wage replacement, these often do not cover the full extent of financial and emotional damages suffered.
Injured workers cannot recover compensation for pain and suffering, emotional distress, permanent disability, loss of earning capacity, or future medical expenses through workers’ comp alone.
A personal injury lawsuit, however, allows workers to seek these additional damages when negligence plays a role.
This is particularly relevant in industrial workplaces like factories, warehouses, and construction sites, where unsafe working conditions, faulty machinery, and regulatory violations often lead to catastrophic injuries.
Understanding the difference between workers’ compensation benefits and personal injury claims is crucial for securing full and fair compensation.
Workers’ compensation is a system designed to provide benefits to employees injured on the job, regardless of fault.
Companies obtain workers’ compensation insurance to cover these liabilities.
While the policy offers some financial relief, it has significant limitations that often leave injured workers without the full compensation they need to recover.
One of the biggest drawbacks is that workers’ compensation coverage does not include pain and suffering.
Many workplace injuries cause intense physical pain, emotional trauma, and long-term psychological distress, but workers’ comp strictly limits compensation to medical treatment and wage replacement.
Wage replacement benefits only cover a portion, typically around two-thirds of lost income, and often with a state-imposed cap.
This means that for higher-earning workers or those with permanent disabilities, workers’ comp may not provide enough to sustain their standard of living.
Another issue is the limited duration of benefits.
While medical expenses are generally covered, certain long-term or experimental treatments may be denied.
In cases where an injured worker requires extensive rehabilitation, surgeries, or lifelong care, workers’ compensation insurance payouts may fall short in meeting medical needs.
Finally, workers’ compensation does not allow injured employees to sue their employer for negligence in most cases.
Even if an employer creates unsafe conditions or knowingly violates workplace safety laws, they are generally shielded from lawsuits under the workers’ comp system, unless gross negligence or intentional harm can be proven.
Although workers’ compensation is the primary method for obtaining benefits after a workplace accident, there are situations where an injured worker may file a separate lawsuit for additional compensation.
These lawsuits typically arise when negligence by a third party, defective equipment, or safety violations contribute to the injury.
Key scenarios where a personal injury lawsuit may be appropriate includes:
A workplace accident lawsuit allows injured workers to seek damages beyond what workers’ compensation provides.
Damages include:
When a worker is seriously injured in an industrial accident due to negligence, defective equipment, or safety violations, filing a workplace injury lawsuit can help recover full compensation.
The legal process can be complex and time-consuming.
What injured workers can expect when pursuing a personal injury claim against an employer, third party, or manufacturer includes:
Before filing a lawsuit, it is crucial to determine who is responsible for the injury.
This includes:
At this stage, a personal injury attorney can assess whether the case qualifies for a lawsuit beyond workers’ compensation.
A strong workplace injury case requires solid evidence to prove liability and damages.
This may include:
This phase is crucial, as thorough documentation strengthens the case and ensures injured workers seek the maximum compensation available.
Once sufficient evidence is gathered, the injured worker (plaintiff) files a formal legal complaint against the responsible party (defendant).
This document outlines:
After the complaint is filed in civil court, the defendant is served with legal notice and given a deadline to respond. The defendant may deny liability or attempt to negotiate an early settlement.
The discovery phase is where both sides exchange evidence and information.
This allows attorneys to build their arguments and uncover additional details.
Discovery may involve:
This phase can take several months, depending on the complexity of the case and the number of parties involved.
Most workplace injury lawsuits are resolved before trial through settlement negotiations — around 96%, in fact.
If the defendant recognizes they are at risk of losing in court, they may offer financial compensation to avoid further legal expenses.
At this stage, attorneys may negotiate a settlement that includes:
A skilled attorney will ensure that any settlement offer adequately covers all financial losses and suffering.
If an acceptable agreement cannot be reached, the case proceeds to trial.
If a settlement is not reached, the case goes to trial, where a judge or jury determines liability and the amount of compensation.
Trial proceedings include:
If the plaintiff wins, the court will order the defendant to pay damages.
The defendant may appeal, leading to further legal proceedings.
Expert legal representation is critical in complex cases, helping increase the chances of full compensation for you, the plaintiff.
Once a settlement is reached or a court verdict is awarded, the plaintiff receives compensation.
This may be in the form of:
If the defendant fails to pay, legal action may be required to enforce the judgment.
For on-the-job injuries, workers’ comp benefits provide limited coverage, not accounting for the full financial and emotional toll that catastrophic workplace injuries can cause.
A personal injury lawsuit allows injured workers to seek a broader range of damages, particularly in cases involving employer negligence, safety violations, or defective equipment.
Key types of damages that can be recovered in a workplace injury lawsuit but are not available under workers’ compensation includes:
Workers’ compensation typically covers medical expenses related to an injury, but it often limits long-term or experimental treatments and may pressure workers to use specific doctors chosen by the employer or insurer.
A personal injury lawsuit can recover more long-term expenses including:
While workers’ compensation provides wage replacement, it is usually limited to a percentage of the worker’s regular earnings and does not fully compensate for long-term economic losses.
In a personal injury lawsuit, injured workers can recover more.
Losses that can be recovered includes:
Workers’ compensation does not provide compensation for pain and suffering, but this is often one of the most significant losses for an injured worker.
Personal injury lawsuits allow for damages related to:
Many workplace accidents in industrial settings result in catastrophic injuries that lead to permanent disabilities or visible disfigurement.
Workers’ compensation may cover medical treatment but does not compensate for the emotional and psychological toll these injuries take.
A lawsuit, however, allows injured workers to recover damages for the following.
Severe injuries do not just affect the worker. These issues also deeply impact their family.
A personal injury lawsuit allows for compensation related to:
In cases where an employer, contractor, or equipment manufacturer willfully ignored safety regulations or knowingly put workers at risk, a lawsuit can seek punitive damages.
These damages are intended to punish the negligent party and deter future misconduct.
Examples include:
If a workplace injury results in death, the worker’s family may file a wrongful death lawsuit.
Compensation may cover funeral and burial expenses, loss of the deceased worker’s income and financial support, and pain and suffering experienced by the deceased before passing.
When a workplace injury occurs in an industrial setting, securing experienced legal representation is often the most crucial step in obtaining full and fair compensation.
Workplace injury attorneys play a critical role in helping injured employees navigate the complex legal landscape, particularly when pursuing personal injury lawsuits outside the workers’ compensation system.
Key ways an attorney can assist injured workers in industrial environments includes:
Unlike standard workers’ compensation claims, workplace injury lawsuits require proving fault.
A skilled attorney investigates the root cause of the accident and identifies all liable parties, which may include:
Attorneys assess whether gross negligence, safety violations, or third-party liability exist, ensuring that victims explore every available avenue for compensation.
Building a strong case requires substantial evidence.
A workplace injury attorney will:
This in-depth investigation ensures that the case is supported by concrete facts, which is essential in negotiations or trial proceedings.
In cases involving serious injuries, employers and insurance companies often try to limit liability and minimize payouts when settling a workers’ comp claim.
Strategies can include:
An experienced attorney counters these tactics by negotiating aggressively and presenting solid evidence to demand full compensation.
You may receive workers’ compensation benefits after negotiations, but if fair compensation isn’t offered, a lawyer will be prepared to take the case to trial.
They engage in pre-trial negotiations to secure the best possible settlement and present a compelling case in court if a trial is necessary.
We may engage with economic and medical experts to demonstrate the financial impact of the injury.
By having legal representation, injured workers are in a stronger position to recover the maximum possible compensation.
Every state has strict statutes of limitations for filing workplace injury lawsuits.
A lawyer ensures that all deadlines are met, preventing the case from being dismissed on procedural grounds.
Industrial workplace injuries often leave victims facing physical, emotional, and financial hardship.
While workers’ compensation provides limited relief, it may not fully cover the devastating impact of a catastrophic accident.
Filing a civil personal injury lawsuit can help injured workers seek compensation for pain and suffering, future medical care, and lost earning potential.
Given the complexities of these cases, especially when multiple parties are involved, hiring an experienced workplace injury attorney is critical.
Legal professionals like us help you navigate liability issues, gather crucial evidence, and advocate for full compensation, ensuring you’re not left struggling with inadequate financial support.
If you or a loved one has suffered a serious workplace injury, consulting TorHoerman Law as soon as possible can make all the difference in securing justice and financial stability.
Contact us today to schedule an initial appointment.
If you were injured on the job due to a third party’s negligence, defective equipment, or unsafe conditions caused by someone other than your direct employer, you may be eligible to file a personal injury lawsuit.
While most employers are required to obtain workers comp insurance to cover job-related injuries, that coverage is limited and typically does not allow for claims of pain and suffering or full lost wages.
Workers compensation lawyers can help determine if your situation qualifies for a lawsuit in addition to or instead of a workers’ compensation claim.
Workers compensation insurance generally provides limited benefits such as partial wage replacement and medical treatment.
A personal injury lawsuit can offer broader compensation, including full lost wages, pain and suffering, and future medical expenses.
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers pursue these additional damages when employer negligence or third-party fault is involved.
Even though employers are required to obtain workers comp insurance, liability in a lawsuit can extend beyond the employer.
If a subcontractor, equipment manufacturer, or property owner contributed to the unsafe conditions that caused your injury on the job, they may be held legally responsible.
Workers compensation lawyers will investigate the details of your accident to identify all potentially liable parties and build a strong case for compensation.
If you were injured on the job and workers compensation insurance doesn’t fully address your losses, you may have grounds for a lawsuit.
This is especially true if a third party was involved or if there is evidence of gross negligence, faulty equipment, or repeated safety violations.
Workers compensation lawyers can assess your eligibility, review the evidence, and explain whether legal action beyond a standard workers’ comp claim is appropriate.
Navigating claims after being injured on the job can be overwhelming, especially when dealing with workers compensation insurance and potential third-party liability.
Workers compensation lawyers provide crucial support by gathering evidence, negotiating with insurers, and pursuing full financial recovery through lawsuits if needed.
Their experience ensures that your rights are protected and that you receive the maximum compensation allowed by law.
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TorHoerman Law fights for justice with their hardworking and dedicated staff. Not only do they help their clients achieve positive outcomes, but they are also generous and important pillars of the community with their outreach and local support. Thank you THL!
Hands down one of the greatest group of people I had the pleasure of dealing with!
A very kind and professional staff.
Very positive experience. Would recommend them to anyone.
A very respectful firm.
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