Industrial Accident Lawyer in Metairie, LA

Serving the Injured in Houma, Lafayette, Lake Charles & Throughout Southwest and Southeast Louisiana

Industrial accidents can be some of the worst incidents that cause severe injury and even death to workers and visitors to these environments. These unexpected events occur across various industries, especially those involving heavy machinery, hazardous materials, or strenuous physical activities. 

Louisiana’s unique economic landscape includes several industries susceptible to these accidents. If you or a loved one has been injured in an industrial accident in the state, you must turn to a proficient lawyer who can guide you through the challenging process of seeking rightful compensation for all that you have suffered and lost. 

At the Law Office of Ivan J. Thompson, we understand how profoundly such accidents and injuries can impact your life and your family. From growing medical expenses to loss of income and more, your life can drastically change when severely injured in these situations. The legal process can be complex, frustrating, and worrisome. Our firm has become a reliable advocate for the injured in even the most difficult cases in our region.

Reserve a free case evaluation with our Metairie industrial accident attorney to discuss your concerns. Contact us onlineor at (985) 531-1945. 

Industrial Accidents in Louisiana

Industrial work environments can be exceedingly dangerous. As a worker at these sites, you may operate heavy machinery, work near toxic chemicals, or around complicated equipment. Mistakes and malfunctions can lead to severe or catastrophic injuries or fatalities. Your life can be dramatically changed in the blink of an eye.

These accidents can occur in the following Louisiana industries:

• Oil and gas: Offshore drilling and refining pose risks due to explosive materials and heavy equipment.
• Chemical manufacturing: This environment can expose workers to harmful chemicals and toxic spills.
• Construction: Falls from heights and equipment mishaps are common in building and renovation work.
• Agriculture: Heavy machinery used in farming operations can lead to accidents.
• Maritime: Workers in docks and shipping industries face accidents from handling cargo and vessel operations.

Injuries can range from cuts and bruises to broken bones, internal injuries, severe burns from fires and explosions, crush injuries when caught in or between machinery, and lung damage and poisoning from toxic exposure. 

As a worker in these environments with such high exposure to potential accidents and injuries, you deserve comprehensive medical care and compensation for your lost wages, which is available through workers’ compensation.

Our firm can help you seek workers’ compensation benefits, from necessary medical care to wage replacement. If you need help filing your claim or if your claim has been denied, our attorney can work to remedy the situation and protect your rights under Louisiana workers’ compensation law. 

Our Industrial Accident Injury Services

We represent industrial accident cases involving the following:

Third Parties Involved in Industrial Accidents

In situations where a third party bears fault for your injuries, you may be able to file a personal injury claim for additional damages beyond workers’ compensation. 

These parties could include:

• Equipment manufacturers: If an accident is caused by defective machinery.
• Contractors and subcontractors: If their negligence contributes to unsafe working conditions.
• Property owners: If inadequate maintenance of premises leads to an accident.
• Vendors and suppliers: If provided materials are faulty or dangerous.

Workers can file personal injury claims against these third parties by demonstrating that the third party’s negligence directly led to their injury. Unlike workers’ compensation claims, a third-party injury claim seeks damages from those whose actions are outside the scope of the employer-employee relationship.

All industrial accident injury claims are complicated due to factors such as determining all parties responsible for the accident, identifying the multiple parties involved, such as those listed above, and the issue of regulatory compliance to evaluate whether industry standards and safety regulations were met. 

How an Industrial Accident Attorney Can Assist

You need an experienced attorney to handle these complex cases when injured in an industrial accident. At the Law Office of Ivan J. Thompson, we know how to fight for rightful workers’ compensation claims that do not need to provide evidence of fault. We can also handle third-party personal injury claims by uncovering the cause of the accident and liable parties who were negligent.