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Steel Mill Accident Lawyer
- Why Choose Our Steel Mill Accident Lawyers in Charleston, WV
- We’ve Helped Countless Injured Workers Like You
- Who Is Liable in a Steel Mill Accident?
- Compensation for Steel Mill Accident Injuries
- Types of Steel Mill Accident Cases We Handle
- How Long Do I Have to File a Claim?
- Get Help with Your Steel Mill Accident Claim Today
Steel mills are some of the most dangerous work environments. High temperatures and heavy machinery threaten workers’ safety daily, and accidents can result in debilitating catastrophic injuries. If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a steel mill accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses.
Warner Law Offices is here to help you understand your legal options and start moving forward. Our steel mill accident lawyers have a proven track record of success in industrial workplace accident cases in West Virginia. Let us put our aggressive advocacy skills to work fighting for the compensation you need and deserve during this challenging time.
Why Choose Our Steel Mill Accident Lawyers in Charleston, WV
"When you're injured on the job, the truth is, the odds are stacked against you. You're taking on the giant insurance companies that insure construction companies, coal companies, and oil and gas companies. Let me put my years of experience to work for you."
Legal compensation can make all the difference after suffering a catastrophic steel mill accident injury. But defendants and their insurance companies aren’t likely to make it easy for you to get full and fair compensation. Our steel mill accident attorneys can level the playing field and raise your chances of receiving maximum compensation for your losses.
At Warner Law Offices, we have decades of combined experience representing injured workers in West Virginia. Our strong sense of fair play and desire to deliver justice motivates us to strive for favorable results for our clients. This approach has earned us extensive recognition for the high quality of our services, including Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys (2024) by Best of the Best Attorneys.
You’ll notice the difference this makes from the moment you reach out about your steel mill accident case. Our attorneys are ready to personally visit the job site with a team of experts to investigate how the accident occurred. Among other things, we’ll determine whether anyone violated safety regulations and whether the company knew about the unsafe conditions that caused your injury.
We've Helped Countless Injured Workers Like You
We passionately and aggressively represent workers injured due to unsafe working conditions. Numerous industrial injury victims have entrusted us to handle their cases, including these satisfied clients:
Who Is Liable in a Steel Mill Accident?
You can receive workers’ compensation benefits no matter who is at fault for your steel mill accident injury. The workers’ compensation system generally prohibits you from filing a personal injury lawsuit against your employer if they were at fault.
However, a personal injury lawsuit may be possible in addition to workers’ compensation benefits if a third party caused your injury. A third party includes anyone who is not your employer or a co-worker, such as equipment manufacturers, subcontractors, and property owners.
"Injured employees should take stock of what caused those injuries to occur and consider whether co-workers and supervisors knew about an unsafe condition before the injury, the frequency and sufficiency of training, whether the employer was required to conduct an inspection or assessment, if the employer clearly communicated safety rules to employees, whether a Job Hazard Analysis (“JHA”) applied to the task, and did a supervisor direct the injured employee to perform his or her job, even though the supervisor had a conscious awareness of an unsafe condition."
Exceptions for Deliberate Intent to Harm
West Virginia allows you to sue your employer in a personal injury lawsuit only if they acted with “deliberate intent” to cause harm. In other words, you need proof that your employer formed a specific intention to injure you, which may involve unsafe working conditions and a conscious disregard for your safety. Providing specific intent to harm can be difficult and requires the attention of a skilled personal injury lawyer.
“West Virginia is unique. We're one of the states that allow you to bring a claim directly against your employer. And those cases are wonderful cases because they improve the safety not only of that injured worker but of all the people that work in that company. It brings to light these unsafe conditions, and it makes it safer for future West Virginia workers in that industry.”
Compensation for Steel Mill Accident Injuries
Personal injury compensation includes any losses you suffered as a result of the steel mill accident. If you have a personal injury case against your employer or a third party, you may have the right to seek economic damages such as medical expenses, lost income, and lost earning capacity. You may also seek non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life.
If a loved one died in a steel mill accident, you may also be eligible for wrongful death damages. These can include funeral expenses, loss of income, loss of companionship, and the decedent’s pain and suffering.
We Can Seek Maximum Compensation on Your Behalf
Damages can add up quickly when a steel mill accident results in serious injuries and disabilities. Our steel mill accident attorneys in West Virginia can work with doctors, industrial specialists, and other professionals to determine liability and the full extent of your damages. We’ll work hard to pursue maximum compensation on your behalf. Our high-value case results speak for themselves:
- $12 million settlement for an oil and gas worker who was severely injured when he was exposed to unsafe working conditions. Founding partner Bobby Warner proved that the company and the supervisors were aware of the unsafe working conditions but didn’t take steps to eliminate the risks and dangers.
- $3 million settlement for the family of a coal miner who was exposed to unsafe conditions, resulting in a fatal underground collision.
- $2.5 million settlement for a West Virginia worker who suffered significant burns after being exposed to dangerous conditions without adequate safety equipment.
Types of Steel Mill Accident Cases We Handle
Working in a steel mill is extremely dangerous, and accidents can happen in various ways. We have experience representing victims in a wide range of steel mill accidents in West Virginia, including those involving:
- Explosions
- Fires
- Falls from heights
- Slips and falls
- Chemical exposures
- Equipment malfunctions
- Electrocutions
- Falling objects
While any mill worker knows that steel mills are dangerous, it doesn’t make these accidents any less tragic. Workers often undergo extensive medical treatments and face lifelong disabilities. They may also be unable to return to their previous work and experience significant financial strain.
Physical pain and emotional trauma also take a heavy toll on victims and their families. We recognize the profound burden these accidents place on workers and their loved ones. Our compassionate attorneys have dedicated their careers to helping accident victims secure justice, accountability, and compensation. We are here for you in your hour of need.
How Long Do I Have to File a Claim?
To avoid losing your right to compensation, you must take legal action before the governing deadline. The deadline for filing a personal injury lawsuit is two years from the accident date. However, the West Virginia workers’ compensation statute of limitations is just six months after the date of injury.
Exceptions apply in limited circumstances, but it’s best to start your case as soon as possible. This will give our attorneys enough time to thoroughly investigate the accident and build a strong case on your behalf. When you turn to Warner Law Offices, we’ll handle your case while you focus on recovering.
Get Help with Your Steel Mill Accident Claim Today
Warner Law Offices is a small law firm that secures big results. If you or a loved one was injured in a steel mill, our skilled attorneys are ready to defend your rights and fight for you every step of the way toward full and fair compensation. It costs nothing to discuss your case with our steel mill accident lawyers—contact us online or call (304) 345-6789 for a free consultation. You pay nothing unless we win your case.
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Charleston, WV 25301
Bobby has received many accolades throughout the years from both his peers in the legal community, as well as the media. The National Trial Lawyers association named Bobby a Top 100 Trial Lawyer and he has been selected as a Member of the Nation’s Top One Percent. Additionally, he has been named a Best Attorneys of America by Rue Ratings, which also named Warner Law Offices to its Best Law Firms of America.