New York Welding Accident Attorneys

Welding is a specialized skill. Unfortunately, it’s also a dangerous one – one recent study shows that nearly 500,000 workers suffer welding and cutting injuries each year. Given that a welding injury can cause permanent damage, disability, or even death, it’s important that injured workers receive compensation for their injuries. But in a world of negligent employers and stingy insurers, all too often, that’s not the case.

Every construction site is governed by federal and state laws, including OSHA, which demands a safe workplace. Given the hazards of welding – from burns to eye damage to prolonged pain and suffering – it is vital that the right training and protection be in place on the job site. However, even the safest sites can suffer welding accidents. And the consequences can be fatal. A severe welding accident could lead to the inability to work, the need for vocational rehabilitation, or even hospitalization and expensive medications. The consequences of such an accident could reverberate throughout your entire family, depriving your children of a parent and the financial support you would have provided if you had not been injured. If your employer fails to protect you while you’re on the job, they could be on the hook for all of these expenses and more.

Though laws exist to keep employers accountable for welding accidents, most employers are not quick to offer fair compensation to workers who sustain welding injuries. Instead of entering into a frustrating, complex tooth-and-nail competition with an insurance company or employer, hire an experienced welding accident attorney to stand up on your behalf. Take advantage of a lawyer’s expertise, specialized industry knowledge, community connections, and track record to get the financial compensation you deserve. The right welding accident lawyer can help you survive a hard time and give you security for the future.

No amount of money can make up for lost time or lost ability. However, the services of an experienced welding accident attorney can make the difference between financial uncertainty and a stable future regardless of the outcome of your injury. The lawyers at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro have extensive experience with personal injury lawsuits, including workplace welding accidents. Think you have a claim? Call today for your case consultation. It’s free and completely confidential.