Workplace Injuries

When you go to work, you deserve to do so safely, trusting your employer to maintain a hazard-free environment. However, this is not always the case, and workplace accidents do happen. At Cooper Sevillano, LLC, we can help you protect your rights if you’ve been hurt at work.

Federal and state law mandates that your employer maintain safe and hazard-free workplace conditions. This includes following the strict health and safety standards put in place by the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). In spite of the great strides that have been taken to make workplaces safer, workplace industrial accidents are still fairly common. Workers may be injured in a variety of ways including slip and fall accidents, chemical exposure, and unsafe machinery. If you have been injured in an industrial accident at the workplace, our attorneys can assist you with bringing a worker’s compensation claim. Such claims may provide lost income, medical coverage, and compensation for long-term disability while you are recovering. Additionally, our attorneys engage in extensive investigation to identify any other potential responsible parties beyond your employer.

Manufacturers have a responsibility to the public to produce safe products which Construction sites are naturally full of hazards that may cause accidents and injury. Equipment may malfunction, scaffolding may fail, and holes and other hazards may remain improperly marked. Federal and state law mandates that your employer maintain safe workplace conditions. Construction companies also owe the public a duty of care and must ensure that construction sites are properly marked and secure.

If you were injured in a construction site accident while on the job, our attorneys can assist you with bringing a worker’s compensation claim. If you or someone you love was injured on a construction site as a member of the public, we can help you to pursue a claim against the construction company or individual that is responsible for your injuries.

We take pride in ensuring that construction companies understand their obligations going forward hopefully preventing future accidents and injuries.

Let Us Help You Recover From A Workplace Injury

On-the-job injuries are no joke. In Bridgeport, call Cooper Sevillano, LLC at 203-409-5103 for a free consultation, or send us an email via our contact form.

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