Mount Juliet Workplace Injury Lawyer
A workplace injury can turn your life upside down, leaving you with mounting medical bills, lost wages, and significant pain. While workers’ compensation is often the first avenue for financial recovery, it doesn’t cover every loss or apply to all circumstances. In cases where negligence by a third party contributed to your injury, pursuing a personal injury claim may offer additional compensation. The Law Offices of Christopher Eads helps injured workers in Mount Juliet secure the full compensation they deserve. Call our Mount Juliet workplace injury lawyers at (615) 622-6060 today to learn more about your legal options.
Why Choose Us?
- We handle both personal injury and workers’ compensation claims, ensuring no potential recovery avenue is overlooked.
- Christopher Eads’ prior experience as an insurance defense attorney provides valuable insight into how insurers handle claims.
- Our firm has resolved over 75 claims in its first year, including a 100% success rate in personal injury matters and employment claims.
When Can You File a Personal Injury Claim for a Workplace Injury?
While workers’ compensation typically bars lawsuits against your employer, personal injury claims against other parties may be viable in specific situations. Primarily, these situations include cases of third-party negligence. If a contractor, vendor, or other third party caused or contributed to your injury, you can often pursue a personal injury claim against them. For example, if you were injured by defective machinery, the manufacturer could be held liable.
In rare cases where an employer’s intentional actions directly caused harm, you may have grounds to sue outside the workers’ compensation system. Also, if you were injured while performing job duties in a public area, such as during a delivery, you might have a claim against the responsible party.
Personal injury claims can provide compensation for damages not covered by workers’ comp, such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of quality of life.
Common Causes of Workplace Injuries
Workplace injuries can stem from a variety of causes, many of which involve negligence by third parties. Some of the most common causes include defective equipment or machinery, unsafe conditions on job sites caused by non-employer parties, vehicle collisions while performing work-related tasks, and toxic exposure due to inadequate safety measures.
Identifying the root cause of your injury is essential to determining whether a personal injury claim is viable. An experienced attorney will thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding your case to identify all responsible parties.
What Types of Damages Can You Recover?
In a personal injury claim for a workplace injury, you may seek compensation for:
- Medical expenses, including future care for long-term injuries.
- Lost wages and diminished earning capacity if your injuries impact your ability to work.
- Pain and suffering, recognizing the physical and emotional toll of your injuries.
- Other damages, such as loss of enjoyment of life or costs for household assistance.
Unlike workers’ compensation, which limits recovery to economic damages, a personal injury claim can provide compensation for the full scope of your losses.
Proving Negligence in a Personal Injury Claim
To succeed in a personal injury case, you must demonstrate that another party’s negligence caused your injury. This involves proving the responsible party owed you a duty of care, they breached that duty through reckless or negligent actions, and their breach directly caused your injury.
For instance, if a contractor on a job site failed to secure heavy equipment properly, leading to an accident, they may be held accountable for your injuries. An attorney experienced in workplace injury cases can gather the necessary evidence, such as witness statements, safety records, and expert opinions, to build a compelling case.
Contact a Mount Juliet Workplace Injury Lawyer Today
If you’ve been injured on the job, The Law Offices of Christopher Eads is ready to help you explore every option for compensation. Whether pursuing a personal injury claim, navigating workers’ compensation, or both, we’ll fight to maximize your recovery. Call us today at (615) 622-6060 for a free consultation and let us guide you toward the justice and compensation you deserve.