Workplace Burns
When you work in a job that places you in proximity to certain hazards, you may be at risk of suffering burns in the workplace. Although your job may have potential risks of burns associated with it, your employer is still to provide a safe working environment. In the event of extraordinary negligence, it may be possible to pursue financial compensation to address medical bills, lost wages, and other damages. More typically, however, medical bills and other concerns associated with work-related injuries are addressed through a workers’ compensation claim.
To learn more about your legal rights as the victim of an occupational burn injury, it is advisable to speak with a Harrisburg personal injury lawyer who can help you to determine which course of action is appropriate given the circumstances of your case. Contact the Harrisburg workplace injury lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511 today.
Types of Burns
Burns can be range in severity, and there are a number of different sources of burns that one might encounter in the workplace. Common burn injuries involve:
- Chemical burns
- Electrical burns
- Faulty wiring
- Contact with exposed heat sources
- Accidental fires
- Equipment malfunction
- Scald burns
When you are the victim of a burn at work, you may not know where to turn for help. A workers’ compensation claim or a successful lawsuit might help to secure the financial resources necessary to address your medical bills and at least some portion of wages lost due to your injury.
Contact Us
If you have suffered a burn in the workplace, contact an experienced Harrisburg personal injury attorney at Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., by calling 610-667-7511 to explore your legal options.