Industrial Accidents

Representing Industrial Injury Victims

Pittsburgh's mining and manufacturing industries power America, and at Woomer & Hall our attorneys proudly represent the workers that make that possible. Along with the economic benefits of industrial activity, however, come the drawbacks, including the risk of injury to industrial workers. As personal injury lawyers, we represent all industrial employees—including miners, iron workers, machinists, operators, laborers, and managers—in claims for compensation for industrial injuries. A catastrophic or fatal injury affects an entire family, imposing overwhelming emotional, medical, and financial burdens. It is our job as attorneys to recover the compensation necessary for our client to rebuild a life.

It costs you nothing to file an appeal. Contact us to arrange a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer. We charge no fee of any kind unless we recover benefits on your behalf. At Woomer & Hall our attorneys will focus on your result—on recovering the income and medical benefits that you need and deserve. We are able to get benefits in nearly all cases we handle.

Results Matter*

$800,000 (approx.): Structured settlement to a minor child who was exposed to mercury brought into the family home on father's work clothes.
$850,000 settlement for a worker injured in an industrial accident
$587,000: Allegheny County jury award for a man who was injured when his hand was pinned by a battery cell.

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An industrial accident may result in a number of claims. It is not unusual for our attorneys to handle a workers' compensation claim as well as a personal injury lawsuit and a Social Security claim in connection with one industrial injury. Our lawyers and staff members work together to coordinate all compensation so our client receives the maximum benefit possible. We are prepared to handle a broad variety of claims, including those involving the following circumstances:

• Chemical exposure
• Third degree burn injuries from molten steel
• Injuries caused by cardboard pressing and metal stamping machines, steel presses, metal presses, and conveyor belts
• Gas explosions, pipeline accidents, defective pressurized valves
• Electric shock, including fatal electrocution and electrical burn injuries
• Accidents in coal mines, warehouses, factories, plants, and machine shops
• Drivers of coal jeeps (buggies)
• Injuries suffered by mining mechanics working on long-wall mining equipment
• Spinal cord injuries resulting in quadriplegia, paraplegia, or other paralysis
• Head injuries resulting in traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
• Injuries that result in permanent disabilities, entitling the victims to Social Security Disability benefits

Consult with a lawyer before making any decisions about your claim: If you were injured in an industrial accident, it is extremely important that you discuss your claim with a personal injury lawyer before making a statement to an insurance company representative or signing a settlement form.

If you would like to speak with a member of Woomer & Hall, please contact our Pittsburgh law office and arrange a free consultation and case evaluation. Our lawyer will visit you in your home or hospital and provide a frank assessment of your legal position. We charge no attorneys' fees or costs of any kind unless we recover compensation on your behalf.

*Descriptions of case results are for informational purposes only, and should not be considered as a guarantee or prediction of outcome in any other case. Every case involves different facts and circumstances, and a favorable result in one case is not a guarantee that a similar result can be obtained in another case.