What is the Most Common Injury Caused by Unsafe Machinery?
By Pyle Law, February 09 2024 4:12 pmThe most common injury caused by unsafe machinery is cuts or lacerations. Workers operating a faulty machine are at higher risk of accidents that can cause severe cuts to different body parts.
When an unsafe machine causes an injury, you might qualify for compensation. However, determining where to get compensation or if someone is at fault is difficult. Consider consulting a Kansas workplace injury attorney if you seek compensation after a workplace injury.
Unsafe machinery is any mechanical or electric work equipment that risks a worker’s health or life. Several factors may make a machinery unsafe, including:
Your work injury attorney cannot sue your employer for damages unless the company intentionally removed safety features of machinery. Instead, they can seek workers’ compensation benefits to cover medical expenses and partial wage replacement. You do not have to prove fault or negligence for workers’ compensation claims.
If the machine is faulty because of a manufacturing or design defect, it might be beneficial to file a lawsuit against the manufacturer.
In many cases, it’s possible to bring a product liability claim against a manufacturer if they:
Kansas authorities impose regulations on employers to ensure workers’ safety when using machines. Your employer is responsible for:
Injuries resulting from neglecting these responsibilities might qualify an injured worker for a claim from the employer’s workers’ insurance.
Faulty machine injuries can take a toll on workers and their families. The injury is usually life-long, requiring constant medical care or job changes.
Consider consulting an attorney from Pyle Law who can help you manage every aspect of your case as you seek the compensation you deserve. Please contact us online to walk you through every step of the way.