Industrial Injury Due to Mechanical Failure

Matt Matthews • February 5, 2020

Industrial Injury Due to Mechanical Failure

Person using a grinder, sparks flying. Another person works in the background in a workshop.

If you work in an industrial setting like a factory, manufacturing plant, or warehouse, there’s a good chance that you work around heavy machinery on a daily basis. Working around heavy machinery is one of the things that makes industrial work so dangerous - and that’s when it works as it should. In the event of a mechanical failure, serious accidents can happen, often resulting in severe injuries to workers and anyone else who happens to be in the vicinity.

Fortunately for victims, people injured in industrial accidents involving mechanical failures are often entitled to benefits through Alabama’s workers’ compensation program or compensation through a personal injury claim. If you have been involved in an industrial accident involving a mechanical failure, you should call an Alabama personal injury lawyer immediately to discuss your legal options.

Common Injuries Involving Mechanical Failures
When machinery fails, it can cause serious injuries to workers. Of course, the injuries a failure can cause depends largely on the type of machinery at issue and the failure that occurred. Some of the more common injuries that occur after mechanical failures include:

●   Burns
●   Severe lacerations
●   Crush injuries
●   Accidental amputations
●   Traumatic brain injuries
●   Electrical Injuries
●   Spinal cord injuries

In many cases, these injuries are so severe that victims are unable to return to work for weeks or months, if at all. In addition, many of these injuries can leave victims with disabilities or permanent impairments. As a result, it’s critical that victims protect their rights by retaining an Alabama personal injury attorney as soon as possible.

Personal Injury Claims vs. Workers’ Compensation
Whether you can pursue a workers’ compensation or a personal injury claim after an industrial accident involving mechanical failure depends on whose fault the accident was. Importantly, it is almost always a better idea to pursue a personal injury claim if you can, as more compensation is typically available.

Workers’ compensation provides benefits regardless of fault, but it also prevents employees from suing their employers. As a result, if the accident was caused by your own negligence or the negligence of your employer, you will be limited to pursuing workers’ compensation benefits. If, on the other hand, the mechanical failure was due to a design or manufacture defect or the manufacturer’s failure to warn users about a non-obvious danger posed by their equipment, you will likely be able to bring a personal injury claim against the manufacturer.

Because the causes of industrial accidents are not always clear, it's highly advisable to always discuss your case with an experienced lawyer. Failing to do may result in missing out on significant compensation to which you are entitled.

Call Us Today to Schedule a Consultation with an Alabama Personal Injury Lawyer
If you have sustained an injury that you believe was related to defective equipment, it’s in your best interest to contact an attorney as soon as you can. Matt Matthews is an experienced Alabama lawyer who is committed to helping injured victims recover compensation. To schedule a case evaluation with Mr. Matthews, call our office today at 334-398-8408 or contact us online.

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