If you or a loved one has been injured in an industrial accident, the more serious the injuries, the more you need to discuss the accident with an experienced industrial accident lawyer. Contact the Joseph Joy & Associates law firm in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Workers’ compensation may not be enough. If your injuries are serious and you are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, you will probably need additional compensation to cover all your expenses. If a loved one was killed in a work accident, the full range of damages will not be covered by workers’ comp. To understand all of your rights, talk to an experienced personal injury lawyer.

In the building industry and the oil and gas industry, responsibility for an industrial accident may be attributed to a variety of individuals or businesses, including the property owners, contractors and subcontractors, engineers, electricians, scaffolding companies, architects, and manufacturers of equipment. Our law firm knows how to investigate industrial accidents to identify all liable parties and present a clear case for compensation to their insurance companies, or take your claim to court if they don’t agree.

Construction accident injuries have a wide range of causes. When safety standards are not closely followed, devastating injuries (burn, spinal cord and brain injuries, for example) and wrongful death can be the result. We handle construction accident personal injury claims involving:

Quick and thorough investigation is critical. At our law firm we have the knowledge and resources to investigate complex industrial accidents and identify cause and responsibility. Our knowledge of federal and state regulations governing construction and industrial sites helps us know what to look for. Our experience inspecting worksites to preserve critical evidence and identify and question vital witnesses helps us build a case for the compensation you need.

Call or email us today and tell us about your industrial accident. You can be assured that we are on your side.