Industrial Accidents
Many of our Southwest Louisiana industrial work sites are inherently dangerous places. Very different hazards are presented by conditions on offshore drilling platforms, in lumber mills and paper plants, on shrimp boats, and in petrochemical factories. No matter how your work site back injury, spinal injury, or closed head trauma might have occurred, we can analyze the facts of your situation and help you. Contact the Lake Charles workplace accident lawyers at Stutes & Lavergne for a free consultation.
Although basic compensation for industrial accidents will generally be covered under Louisiana workers' comp law, it is also possible that a third party can be held liable for the greater damages available in a personal injury or negligence lawsuit. If your injury was caused by defective and dangerous equipment or tools, or the negligence of the employee of another contractor or company, you will probably be able to pursue personal injury claims against the non-employer defendant at the same time that workers' compensation takes care of your lost income and medical expenses.
Our experienced Louisiana personal injury lawyers can make a thorough investigation of your accident, your injuries, and your legal rights under different state and federal statutes. For example, if you are a dockworker injured at a container terminal, you might recover a more complete settlement under the Long shore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act than you would under Louisiana workers' compensation. We will explain to you all of your legal options, and we will make sure that you have enough specific information to make decisions that will best serve the interests of your family and yourself.
For additional information about the ability of our industrial accident lawyers to represent your interests and maximize your recovery, contact us in Lake Charles for a free consultation.
