Beckley West Virginia Workplace Injury Attorney

If you have been injured at work, you could have options other than just workers' compensation. When a workplace injury is caused by the carelessness of someone other than an employer or by the deliberate actions of the employer, a personal injury lawsuit can help to recover compensation. Contact a workplace injury attorney from Rist Law Offices for a free consultation about your legal options.

Many injuries at the workplace are caused by the negligence and carelessness of someone other than an employer. These claims are not covered by workers' compensation. Additionally, when a case involves deliberate intent, meaning that the employer intentionally exposed the worker to an unsafe condition, a claim can be made directly against the employer.

If you are unsure whether a claim can be made for an injury that you have suffered at work, contact a workplace injury attorney from Rist Law Offices to discuss your case. We offer free consultations to workplace injury victims so that you can review all of your legal options without paying a fee.

Is the recovery for an injury at work limited to benefits from workers' compensation?

Not always. Workers' compensation only affects claims made against your employer. If the injury was caused by a third party, such as another contractor, subcontractor, developer, equipment manufacturer, property owner, material supplier, architect, or engineer, a claim could be made against that third party. Because workplace injury cases are complex matters, it is important to discuss your case with an experienced attorney so that any potential third parties can be identified.

What types of accidents can result in workplace injury claims?

Anyone who is injured while at work could potentially have a workplace injury claim. Manual labor type jobs such as construction, mining, logging, or manufacturing can often be dangerous and/or lead to workplace injuries. It is important to discuss your case with an experienced attorney in order to identify what claims could be made as a result of your injury.

Contact a West Virginia workplace injury attorney from Rist Law Offices Today

We offer free initial consultations to all injury victims. We handle cases throughout the state of West Virginia and will schedule a free initial consultation anywhere in the state. Call us at 1-866-982-5299 to get help with your case today.


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