Work Related Machine Injury Lawyers in Las Vegas
Were You Injured by Machinery or Equipment at Work?
Industrial machines, powered equipment, conveyors, presses, forklifts, cutting equipment, and other workplace machinery can cause devastating injuries in seconds. A worker can be caught, crushed, struck, cut, or pulled into equipment while simply performing the job they were assigned to do, leaving them facing emergency treatment, surgery, rehabilitation, and potentially permanent limitations. A machinery accident deserves a closer look at both the injury and the equipment involved.
The Courtroom Couple investigates what the worker was doing when the accident occurred, how the machine was being operated, whether equipment condition or safety systems played a role, and who owned, controlled, maintained, or supplied the machinery. Kory and Brittany also help injured workers navigate the workers’ compensation process while evaluating whether the circumstances warrant investigating other potentially responsible parties.
What Should Be Investigated After a Machinery Accident?
Knowing which machine caused the injury does not necessarily explain why the accident happened. A meaningful investigation looks at the worker’s task, the condition and operation of the equipment, the safety measures surrounding it, and the people or companies responsible for different aspects of the machinery.
- The Machine & Its Condition
The equipment itself can be an important source of evidence. Its condition, components, controls, guards, warning systems, and any changes made after the accident may help explain what occurred. - The Task Being Performed
Investigating what the employee was actually doing—operating, clearing, loading, cleaning, repairing, adjusting, or working near the machine—can provide important context for how the injury happened. - Maintenance & Safety Systems
Maintenance history, inspections, repairs, guarding, emergency controls, and other available safety information may need to be examined when determining why the equipment caused or failed to prevent an injury. - Who Controlled the Equipment
The worker’s employer may not be the only company connected to the machine. Depending on the circumstances, equipment owners, manufacturers, maintenance providers, contractors, or other businesses may need to be identified and investigated.
What Does It Take to Investigate a Work-Related Machinery Accident?
Machinery accident cases can involve evidence that begins changing almost immediately after someone is hurt. Equipment may be repaired, returned to service, moved to another location, or altered after the incident. Maintenance records, inspection information, photographs, video, witness accounts, equipment documentation, and information about the work being performed can therefore become important when determining how the accident happened and who was involved.
The Courtroom Couple looks beyond the workers’ compensation paperwork to understand the accident itself. Kory and Brittany work to identify the machinery and companies involved, preserve available evidence, document the worker’s injuries and limitations, and examine whether equipment condition, maintenance, operation, or another party played a role. At the same time, they help the injured worker navigate issues involving medical treatment, work restrictions, benefits, and the ability to return to work.
Preserve the Equipment Evidence
Identify and document the machinery, its condition, available photographs or video, records, and other potentially important evidence.
Investigate How the Accident Happened
Examine the worker’s task, equipment operation, safety systems, maintenance, and circumstances leading up to the injury.
Identify the Parties Involved
Determine the roles of the employer and any equipment owners, contractors, maintenance providers, manufacturers, or other relevant companies.
Protect the Worker’s Claim
Address workers’ compensation issues while evaluating whether the circumstances support investigating additional avenues for recovery.
Get the Support You Need After a Workplace Machinery Accident
An accident involving machinery or equipment at work can cause serious injuries, require extensive medical treatment, and keep you from returning to your job. The Courtroom Couple can help you navigate the workers’ compensation process, document your injuries, and address issues that may arise throughout your claim. Contact Kory and Brittany Kaplan today to schedule a free consultation and discuss your work-related machinery accident claim.