Virginia Attorney Represents Workplace Accident Victims
If you or a loved one has been seriously hurt in a Virginia workplace or industrial accident, your decision to contact veteran workers' compensation and personal injury lawyer A. Thomas Lane can be the key to getting the financial help you need and deserve.
Pursuing Financial Compensation for You by All Legal Means
For most people disabled by an industrial accident or other workplace injury, the primary means of obtaining financial support to pay medical bills and replace lost wages is through workers' compensation. It is important to recognize that Virginia is a "no-fault" system; employees no longer have to demonstrate that the employer was negligent, and employers no longer have access to the legal defenses that were often used to deny workers’ claims in the past. However, remedies for the injured worker have been limited to the benefits available under the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act. Injured workers cannot sue their employers in civil court, and they cannot be compensated for pain and suffering.
However, some workplace and industrial accidents involving another party's negligence — from an architect or consulting engineer's flawed design to malfunctioning, defective machinery — do present the possibility of taking legal action. Provided insurance or another means of recovery is available, a personal injury action — or wrongful death case if you have lost a family member — may enable you to recover substantial financial damages.
Able Legal Representation When You Need It Most
Whether you work in the poultry industry, on construction sites or in an office environment, you could be in an accident that leaves you unable to work for an extended period. Many types of injuries can keep you from working for an extended period or even the rest of your life, making it essential to seek protection from severe financial hardship. Our law firm has represented accident victims suffering from:
- Neck and back injuries from slips, other falls or heavy lifting
- Head and brain injuries caused by falls, impact by objects or equipment accidents
- Broken bones and other severe limb or joint injuries from a variety of causes
We also provide effective representation for victims of occupational diseases such as carpal tunnel syndrome, as well as full support in pursuing Social Security benefits claims.
Act Quickly to Protect Your Rights
Harrisonburg, Virginia, attorney Tom Lane has the knowledge and experience to evaluate every aspect of your workplace or industrial accident and represent you effectively throughout your quest to obtain just compensation. In most cases, you will pay no attorney's fees unless you succeed in getting benefits. To arrange a free consultation, call (540) 434-7666 or contact us today by e-mail.
