Tuscaloosa Alabama Defective Workplace Equipment Lawyers
Holding manufacturers accountable for unsafe equipment, machinery, and tools
Your employer has a duty to ensure they provide the correct equipment, machines, and tools for the type of work you do – and that they properly train you on how to use those items. The manufacturers of these products have a duty to ensure that the equipment and other workplace products are safe and that they warn the purchasers of any likely dangers. At Prince Glover Hayes, we file product liability claims against manufacturers when they place their profits before your safety. We file workers’ compensation claims on behalf of injured employees. Our Tuscaloosa defective workplace equipment lawyers also file personal injury and wrongful death claims on behalf of contractors and any non-employees who may suffer harm due to defective workplace equipment.
Our record of results in product liability cases involving workplace equipment includes the following:
- $2.5 million+ settlement. For the family of a woman who died while using defective equipment at work.
- $2.4 million settlement. For a worker whose hand was severely injured by defective workplace equipment.
- $1.4 million. For a victim with severe burn injuries due to a workplace explosion.
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- What is a product liability claim?
- What types of defective equipment claims do you handle?
- Who can file a defective equipment claim in Tuscaloosa?
- How much is my defective workplace equipment claim worth in Tuscaloosa?
- What damages do defective workplace equipment, machines, and tools cause?
- Do you have a workplace accident lawyer near me in Tuscaloosa?
What is a product liability claim?
Prince Glover Hayes files product liability claims when equipment, machines, or tools that workers use malfunction and cause injuries or deaths. Workplace product liability cases include four types of claims, all of which involve a workplace product that did not perform properly and that caused injuries or death because of its defects.
The four types of claims include:
- Negligence. Manufacturers may be liable for acting unreasonably in the design, construction, marketing, or instructions of their products. For example, our Tuscaloosa defective workplace equipment lawyers work to show a manufacturer failed to comply with OSHA standards or industry standards in any aspect of the development or performance of their products.
- Strict/manufacturer liability. Manufacturers have a strict duty to ensure that their products will work properly. We hold manufacturers accountable when their products cause injuries or deaths due to defects in the design or workmanship of the products or instructions on how to use the workplace equipment. Manufacturers may also be liable for failing to have proper warnings about any known dangers. There is no need in a manufacturer liability claim to prove that workplace equipment, machinery, or tools were defective due to negligence. The defect and showing that the failure caused the accident and your injuries is enough to support a strict liability claim.
- Breach of warranty. We hold manufacturers accountable when they breach any express or implied warranties they make about how their equipment, machines, and tools work and what these workplace products can do.
- Misrepresentation. Manufacturers and marketers may be liable if they over-promise or misrepresent any terms of performance or function regarding their workplace products.
In some cases, other businesses in the supply chain may also be responsible for defective workplace equipment. We’re here to explain whether any other defendants, such as distributors or repair companies, may also be liable if you have a workplace accident due to defective equipment.
Some defective workplace accidents are preventable if the employer performs regular inspections, educates their workers about safety issues for their equipment, and conducts timely repairs.
What types of defective equipment claims do you handle?
At Prince Glover Hayes, we handle the full range of workplace accidents due to defective equipment, including:
- Vehicle defects, including defective forklifts, cranes, hoists, and bulldozers.
- Falls due to defective ladders and scaffolds. Falls from heights can cause catastrophic injuries and fatalities.
- Accidents that can ensnare a worker, such as conveyor belt accidents.
- Accidents due to a lack of safety guards, such as power saw and press brake accidents.
- Defective power tools such as pneumatic hammers, saws, and drills. Worn-out blades and bits can become dangerous when not replaced, and power tool defects can cause electrocutions and other severe/fatal injuries.
- Defective cables and ropes used in construction and other industries can cause severe harm. Stress tests and examinations of wear and tear can prevent permanent injuries and deaths.
- Many other accidents depending on the type of industry or job
Who can file a defective equipment claim in Tuscaloosa?
Generally, both employees and independent contractors can file product liability claims. Only independent contractors can file personal injury claims. Employees must file a workers’ compensation claim for their injuries in most cases. Bystanders such as pedestrians and vehicles near construction sites can file product liability and personal injury claims.
How much is my defective workplace equipment claim worth in Tuscaloosa?
Workers in product liability claims can typically demand compensation for all their medical bills, all their income losses, and their pain and suffering. Victims can also claim compensation for any scarring or disfigurement, property damage, loss of consortium (enjoyment of marital relations), loss of bodily function, and inability to enjoy life’s pleasures.
In workers’ compensation cases in Alabama, the damages include all the medical bills and a substantial portion (up to 2/3) of wage losses – in the form of temporary disability and permanent disability benefits.
If your loved one dies due to a workplace accident, you may be able to file a wrongful death action – based on a product liability claim against the manufacturer. If an employee dies due to any workplace accident, eligible family members can request workers’ compensation death benefits – generally, the burial bills up to $6,500 and disability benefits for up to 500 weeks.
What injuries do defective workplace equipment, machines, and tools cause?
Our Tuscaloosa defective workplace equipment lawyers handle all types of serious workplace injuries due to defective equipment, machinery, and tools, including:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Facial injuries
- Spinal cord injuries, including paralysis and herniated disks
- Burn injuries
- Traumatic amputation/loss of limb
- Crush injuries, including broken ribs, internal bleeding, and internal organ damage
- Cuts and lacerations
- Electrocutions and electrical burns
- Fractures/broken bones
- Vision loss
- Hearing loss
- Death
Do you have a workplace accident lawyer near me in Tuscaloosa?
Prince Glover Hayes meets workers and families at 2311 University Boulevard, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. If your workplace injuries prevent you from coming to our office, our attorneys will meet with you at a convenient location, such as your home. We also speak with clients by phone and through video discussions.
We’re prepared to explain your rights and help you through each stage of your claim.
Get help from our accomplished Tuscaloosa defective workplace equipment lawyers now
We understand that traumatic workplace accidents due to defective equipment can be devastating. Many of these accidents cause chronic, permanent, or catastrophic injuries. At Prince Glover Hayes, we’ve been fighting for injured workers for 45 years. Our Tuscaloosa defective workplace equipment lawyers have helped many people just like you obtain strong recoveries – some for millions or hundreds of thousands of dollars. Call us or use our contact form to schedule a free consultation. We handle defective workplace equipment cases on a contingency fee basis, which means we only receive compensation if you receive compensation.