> Depending on the circumstances, a welding accident can lead to everything from severe burns to serious fall injuries. Find out how to get compensated for your losses by consulting with a Boise welding injury lawyer.
As a welder, you are highly trained and likely know how to prevent injuries. Still, accidents happen, and when they do, you need to consider whether someone else was to blame.
If you feel that your construction welding accident was caused by outside negligence, you should hire a Boise welding injury lawyer from Craig Swapp & Associates to represent you. After all, as someone with a specialized skillset, you likely know when something went wrong and why.
Going Beyond Workers Compensation
Workers compensation laws are designed to protect employers from being sued after an employee gets injured in an accident. The protections put in place for employees are also beneficial, but they are often not enough.
For example, receiving a partial paycheck is better than no paycheck, but it still may not pay all of your bills. This makes it necessary to look for alternative sources of compensation, including filing a personal injury lawsuit.
The only way you can sue your employer is if they were directly responsible for your accident due to willful negligence . Asking you to weld in the course of your normal job duties is not negligence.
However, if you were doing something like welding on a platform without the proper harness being provided, any resulting accident could be their fault. Finding out requires taking a close look at what caused the accident and the role your employer played.
You Can Sue Third-Parties After a Welding Accident
There are no restrictions on suing someone other than your employer. If they caused or contributed to your accident, they can be sued. When reviewing what happened, we will investigate whether your equipment held up, for example. If something malfunctioned or didn’t work properly, that manufacturer could be to blame. This includes the manufacturer of your welding gear, the platform you were working on, your safety equipment, and so on.
Non-employees on the jobsite, such as contractors or passersby, can also be sued for negligence. This tends to happen more frequently when welding in a public place or a jobsite that is not closed to the public. For example, if someone moved the platform you were working on, that person could be to blame for your accident.
We Need to Gather Evidence
Your Boise welding injury lawyer will need to gather evidence that can demonstrate and prove who was responsible for your accident and why. The more convincing your case is, the more likely you are to receive compensation, making the investigative stage of preparing a lawsuit critically important.
Your attorney will carry out all of the following tasks:
- Speak with any witnesses
- Depose your employer, as well as anyone else involved
- Review accident reports
- Speak with your doctor
- Determine if any third parties were involved in your welding accident
- Find out if your employer could have prevented the accident
With this information in hand, we can negotiate a settlement on your behalf or present a strong argument in court for why you deserve compensation.
Get Legal Help from a Boise Welding Accident Lawyer
Schedule a free consultation with Craig Swapp & Associates to get the legal help you need and deserve. You can schedule an appointment with our office by calling 1-800-404-9000 or by completing the form below.
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Client Reviews
“I was concerned with all the paperwork”
Before calling your firm I had 2 big worries. One was I didn’t want to do more paper work, and that fear was resolved when I had to do very little, but Craig Swapp and Assoc. did most of it, and when I did have to come in to sign papers they worked around the times I could do it. Worry 2 was I didn’t want people to think I was “sue happy” and that I was just out to get money. I just wanted my bills to be paid for that were from the accident, and that was resolved I think by Mr. Wes Mortenson and Theresa because they listened to what I had to say.
Amber W.,
Spokane, WA
"I would hire them in a second"
My biggest fear was not having all the expenses caused by the accident paid for in full. I was assured they would be taken care of but I admit I was skeptical. When we wrapped everything up (which happened quicker than I was originally told) I had extra money in my pocket. I honestly thought there was a catch but my attorney explained everything to me in detail. If I am ever in that position again I’ll be giving Craig Swapp a call.
Robert N.,
Spokane, WA
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I was afraid of the fees I would have to pay a lawyer. I waited over a year before hiring your law firm. I finally reached out to your online help where they were able to help me understand the process and what would happen. In all honesty I absolutely loved working with the individuals that were involved in my case. They were genuine & heartfelt about my case. It felt as though they really cared and were concerned about me, not just as a client but as a person.
Lacey B.,
Salt Lake City, UT
"I was afraid that my issue was too small"
I was afraid that my issue was too small to be handled, and that it would just be rejected. Or that I’d end up having to pay for my medical expenses and any of your teams expenses. I would definitely answer yes, it was resolved! I wasn’t ever made out to feel like my little issue didn’t matter, and my expenses were paid for- just what I wanted/needed.
J. Rohas,
Caldwell, ID
"I am very pleased with the results"
My biggest fear was that it would be pointless to pursue legal action in my case. I felt like maybe I didn’t have much of a case. After speaking with Paul, I realize it was not of my own fault and that others can be held responsible for the pain and suffering I went through.
Dollie J.,
West Jordan, UT