Our Industrial Site Injury Attorneys in Savannah Can Help
Accidents on industrial sites can result in serious and costly injuries. To make matters worse, industrial site claims for compensation can be complicated due to the fact that multiple parties and insurance companies may be responsible for compensating you. We have some of the best industrial site injury lawyers in Savannah.
If you or a loved one is coping with a life-changing injury that occurred at a Georgia industrial site, you need to speak with our knowledgeable Savannah industrial site injury attorneys as soon as possible. We have a long track record of helping Savannah industrial site workers get workers’ compensation benefits after serious accidents. We can also look into whether you may be entitled to additional compensation through what’s known as a “third-party” lawsuit against a company that’s not your employer.
With more than 30 years of experience successfully handling these types of complex claims, our Savannah industrial site accident lawyers understand the financial stress workers are under when they suffer a debilitating injury. Our dedicated team of legal professionals works hard to take some of that burden off you by managing every aspect of your injury claim(s). You can count on our firm to:
Immediately launch an investigation into your accident and identify every potential source of compensation
Notify the insurance companies and your creditors that a claim is pending and direct them to contact us, rather than you, with further questions
Work with you to ensure you have access to the appropriate medical treatment and support you need to recover
Build a strong case for full and fair workers’ compensation payments, and aggressively negotiate with insurers for any additional compensation we believe is owed to you
Take your personal injury claim to trial if the at-fault party refuses to do what’s right
Common Types of Industrial Site Injuries
You and your family may be facing a long road ahead of you after a significant industrial site injury. Don’t try to go it alone. Our dedicated Savannah workers comp attorneys are here to help. Schedule a free consultation with our team today to discuss your accident and injuries. We can meet with you at our Savannah law offices, in your home, or at the hospital.
For those who work at industrial sites in Georgia, the danger is often part of the job. However, you have a right to expect your employer and others responsible for the job site to take every necessary precaution to keep you and your coworkers safe.
In fact, there are many laws on the books designed to protect industrial site workers. For example, federal law specifically says that all workers are entitled to a safe workplace. Employers must ensure that the workplace is free from serious recognized hazards and meets the standards, rules, and regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Employers are also required to ensure that workers are provided with safety equipment and are trained to use the equipment, as well as to otherwise avoid accidents and injuries.
Still, serious and fatal injuries can and do occur.
Our Savannah industrial site accident attorneys frequently work with victims of:
Falls, such as from roofs, ladders, scaffolding, etc.
Being struck by falling or otherwise moving objects
Being caught in or compressed by industrial machinery or equipment
Collapsing scaffolding, walls, or structures
Crane accidents
Truck, forklift, scissors-lift, and similar work-vehicle accidents
Electrocution
Exposure to toxic chemicals or other dangerous substances
Fire, explosions, and other accidents cause burns
Trench or excavation collapse (leading to crushing injuries and/or suffocation)
Strain from lifting, carrying, reaching, climbing, etc., including repetitive stress injuries
Injuries caused by defective industrial equipment or machinery
Injuries caused by failure to provide safety equipment, devices, or training
Workers should not be tasked with understanding the details of the law to ensure that they are not putting themselves in danger just to make a living. Nor should they have to fight for the protections guaranteed by law for their safety and well-being, either before or after an accident occurs.
At the Spiva Law Group, PC, our Savannah industrial injury lawyers know the protections afforded working men and women under the law, and we will fight for what’s right. If you have been hurt or lost a loved one due to an industrial accident, contact our law firm today to discuss how we can help.
Georgia Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Industrial Injuries
Injured workers and the families of workers who have died from job-related injury or illness are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits to pay for medical expenses and assist with lost income. A proper workers’ compensation settlement also includes benefits for wages unrealized in the future if a worker has suffered a permanent disability.
Workers’ compensation is a no-fault insurance program that almost all Georgia employers must enroll their employees in. A covered worker qualifies for benefits if the injury or illness happened while on the job or while performing job duties.
If an industrial site accident or injury has put you out of work for more than seven days, you may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits in Georgia.
These workers’ compensation benefits include:
Medical Benefits: This includes reimbursement for all money spent on medical care related to a qualifying injury or illness.
Temporary Total Disability Benefits: These are paid if an injury or illness puts an employee out of work but the worker is expected to fully recover and resume work. The payment is two-thirds of the previous average weekly wages, up to a periodically adjusted maximum defined by law. For non-catastrophic injuries, benefits are paid for up to 400 weeks. There is no time limit for catastrophic injury payments.
Temporary Partial Disability Benefits: These are paid if an injured employee returns to work in a job that pays less than he or she previously earned. The payment is two-thirds of the difference between the employee’s average weekly wages before and after the injury. Benefits are payable for up to 350 weeks.
Permanent Partial Disability Benefits: These are paid for a permanent disability based upon a percentage reported by the treating physician and in accordance with a formula under workers’ compensation system law.
Death Benefits: These include payments for funeral / burial expenses up to a maximum amount allowed, as well as two-thirds of a deceased worker’s average weekly wages paid to eligible dependents.
Note that there is no “permanent” total disability benefit, but the temporary total disability benefit for a disabling catastrophic injury would not end unless the worker’s condition changed for the better. Catastrophic injuries are those involving amputations, severe paralysis, severe head injuries, severe burns, blindness, or injuries of a nature and severity that the employee is unable to perform his or her prior work or hold any other currently available employment.
A worker who has suffered catastrophic injury also qualifies for rehabilitation at the employer’s expense from a practitioner who has expertise in handling catastrophic cases. This person would assist in managing medical care as well as any other assistance needed as the worker recovers from the accident.
It is not unusual for severely injured workers who qualify for workers’ compensation to have trouble obtaining all the benefits they deserve. Employers fight claims to avoid paying higher workers’ compensation insurance premiums. Workers’ comp insurers fight claims to save money, as well.
The Savannah personal injury lawyers at Spiva Law Group, PC, our workers’ compensation attorneys fight aggressively for the full benefits our clients are owed.
Filing a Accident Claim Over Industrial Site Injury Negligence
Because employers provide no-fault workers’ compensation insurance, they cannot be sued by an injured employee after an workplace accident, even if the employer’s negligence caused the accident. However, this protection applies only to the injured worker’s employer. Other parties whose negligence led to an accident can be held accountable through a personal injury lawsuit.
Work site injury accountability may include:
Contractors
Subcontractors
Engineers
Architects
Property owners
Service vendors
Suppliers / vendors
Delivery / transportation services
A prime example of an industrial site accident that might lead to a third-party claim is a scaffolding collapse. A subcontractor that erected the scaffolding might be held liable if their negligence led to the collapse. In a structural collapse, the engineers whose design was faulty might be liable for injuries suffered by workers onsite whom they did not employ.
A personal injury claim may seek compensation beyond what the Georgia workers’ compensation program pays, including for:
Lost wages not covered by workers’ comp
Pain and suffering
Emotional distress
Loss of consortium
Injury to reputation, such as a damaged credit rating if loss of income leaves you unable to pay bills, causes you to default on a loan, etc.)
Georgia also allows juries to award punitive damages, which is money paid by a defendant in a civil claim as punishment for egregious behavior.
If you are a visitor, a passing motorist, or another non-employee injured in an industrial site accident, you could also seek medical expenses along with the above in a personal injury claim.
Our law firm will investigate the accident that caused your industrial site injury to determine how it happened and whether any party beyond your employer should be held liable. We will then demand maximum compensation from every possible source.
Contact Our Savannah Industrial Accident Lawyers Now
If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury in an industrial site accident, do not wait to get the legal help you need. Our Savannah industrial injury attorneys can review your claim for free, with no obligation to you.
We do not charge anything upfront to start working on a workers’ compensation or personal injury claim, and we only seek payment if and when we recover money for you. Contact The Spiva Law Group to get started today.
Here are some resources that might be helpful for industrial accident victims:
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): OSHA is a federal agency responsible for enforcing workplace safety regulations. They provide information on worker rights, safety standards, and guidelines for reporting workplace accidents. Visit their website for resources specific to Georgia: https://www.osha.gov/stateplans/ga/
Georgia Workers’ Compensation Board: The Georgia Workers’ Compensation Board administers the state’s workers’ compensation program. They provide information on filing claims, benefits, and rights of injured workers. Their website offers resources and forms related to industrial accidents: https://sbwc.georgia.gov/
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs): Many companies have employee assistance programs in place to support workers in times of need. These programs often provide counseling services, resources, and referrals for employees who have experienced industrial accidents. Contact your employer’s HR department to inquire about available EAP resources.
“I was only days from my statute running out and I could not find a lawyer who would take my case. The company that injured me had filed for bankruptcy. Mr. Spiva believed in me and his whole team went to work for me.”
– Industrial on the job injury $2.3 million dollar recovery (Brunswick)
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Accidents on industrial sites can result in serious and costly injuries. To make matters worse, industrial site claims for compensation can be complicated due to the fact that multiple parties and insurance companies may be responsible for compensating you. We have some of the best industrial site injury lawyers in Savannah.
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In fact, there are many laws on the books designed to protect industrial site workers. For example, federal law specifically says that all workers are entitled to a safe workplace. Employers must ensure that the workplace is free from serious recognized hazards and meets the standards, rules, and regulations of the 
Because employers provide no-fault workers’ compensation insurance, they cannot be sued by an injured employee after an workplace accident, even if the employer’s negligence caused the accident. However, this protection applies only to the injured worker’s employer. Other parties whose negligence led to an accident can be held accountable through a personal injury lawsuit.
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