Sentences with phrase «by defective equipment»

Workers injured by defective equipment may have multiple legal avenues to pursue compensation for their injuries.

A workplace injury caused by defective equipment or a fatal chemical fire can leave the victim and their family to deal with financial burdens and uncertain futures.

If you've been injured in an ATV accident caused by defective equipment or someone else's negligence, you may be able to receive compensation for your losses through the legal process.

Not exact matches

In the construction industry, for instance, there is a lot of grey area and it is the norm for workers to be considered their own bosses, because they provide some of their own tools and equipment or are responsible for correcting any defective work caused by their actions.

Educators can be liable for injuries caused by knowingly defective equipment whether in playgrounds, gymnasia, or science laboratories.

If you have been seriously injured by defective weight lifting or exercise equipment, you may have a viable products liability personal injury claim against a manufacturer.

Equipment must also be properly inspected and maintained by employers to avoid dangers like missing safety guards, poor lighting, cluttered work areas, and defective machinery — all of which can lead to devastating accidents and life - changing injuries.

If you were injured at work by faulty, unsafe, defective equipment or if a loved one died because of industrial equipment that failed to operate safely and properly, we here at the office of Brown & Musslewhite can evaluate the facts and discuss your options.

Lawsuits for a construction injury or a wrongful death caused by a construction accident can be filed against independent contractors, general contractors, property owners, suppliers of defective scaffolding or safety equipment, subcontractors or careless heavy equipment operators.

From 1992 to 2002, the number of large trucks involved in fatal crashes has increased by up to 10 % due to driver fatigue, unsafe vehicle operation, large, unstable loads or defective equipment.

If you were injury was caused by a truck's faulty equipment, or a defective forklift, dock plate or another piece of machinery, you may be able to pursue a product liability claim.

For instance, an injury caused by a defective piece of equipment would fall under product liability law, allowing you to seek compensation from the 3rd - party equipment manufacturer.

A large number of oil field accidents each year are caused by dangerous or defective oil field equipment.

Additionally, if your injuries were caused by defective or faulty equipment, you may need to file a product liability claim against the manufacturer.

Even though you collect workers compensation benefits, there are other forms of compensation that you may be able to obtain through a product liability claim when you are injured by a defective industrial machine or piece of workplace equipment.

We can investigate the case to find evidence to prove your claim for damages, such as by demonstrating that the accident was caused by mistakes on the part of the engineer, conductor or other crew members, defective equipment or lack of proper inspections and maintenance, broken track, or malfunctioning traffic signals and crossing guards.

But if your accident was caused by a third - party such as a sub-contractor on the job site or defective equipment, you may be able to claim compensation from that source too.

A family member of yours has been killed by defective industrial machinery or dangerous construction equipment

A child can also be harmed by a defective product, commonly a toy or playground equipment.

At the Kansas City, Missouri, law firm of Monsees & Mayer, P.C., we provide strong legal representation to clients in cases involving serious injuries and wrongful death caused by dangerous products, including defective automotive equipment.

If you are injured by a nail gun as a result of negligence, an unsafe work environment, defective equipment or any other cause, reach out to a personal injury attorney to represent you.

For example, if you were injured in a work - related motor vehicle accident caused by a third party, or if your injuries were due to a dangerous or defective product, tool or piece of equipment, you can file a civil suit for damages against that wrongful party.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission keeps statistics on injuries caused by the products we use every day — including the number of children harmed or killed by everything from defective playpens to playground equipment.

Accidents can also be caused by negligent designed or defective design of boating or water equipment.

When the child's injuries were caused by someone else's negligence, or by the use of a defective product — whether a food or a toy, playground equipment or prescription medication, or any of the other products that children encounter every day — the harm to the child is even more difficult to bear.

Has represented first - party property insurers and insureds in subrogation cases, including damage caused by a train derailment at an industrial facility that exceeded $ 200 million, damage caused by a foreign object left inside a generator that exceeded $ 3 million, equipment failures, defective products, fires, flooding, and other cases involving significant property damage and business interruption claims

Many of these accidents can be caused by defective machinery and equipment.

In these cases, the manufacturer of the defective seatbelt or airbag as well as the manufacturer of the vehicle and others involved in the vehicle's production and distribution may be found liable for a victim's injury or death that is determined to have been caused by the safety equipment defect.

Our skillful Atlanta construction site injury lawyers provide effective representation in cases where an accident was caused by the negligence of a company, as well as situations where a third party (i.e., the manufacturer of defective equipment) is at fault.

Injuries caused by dangerous or defective products, including pharmaceuticals, household appliances, auto parts, child products, and recreational or sports equipment;

Damages for injuries and deaths caused by vehicle or vehicle safety equipment defects are brought as product liability actions against the manufacturer, designer, suppliers, assemblers, and others involved in the production of the defective vehicle or equipment and its release to the market.

Sometimes these injuries occur because of worker - error, but often they are caused by employer negligence or defective equipment.

Defective equipment is a particular concern, and many complaints have been brought into sharper focus by high - profile inquests.

Work related illness can be caused by defective work equipment, unsafe work equipment or lack of protective clothing.

Defective equipment charged under F. S. 316.610 or 316.2935: if corrected within 30 days and certified as corrected by a police officer or sheriff on the affidavit on the back of your yellow citation, you will have no points assessed and the total fee will be according to the Fees & Costs.

General Maintenance Worker • Clean and maintain building interiors and exteriors by sweeping and mopping • Assist in grounds maintenance activities by picking up litter and clearing debris • Provide support to skilled labor in installing component parts and equipment • Maintain tools, vehicles and equipment of the trade • Handle minor carpentry, painting and electrical repair work • Inspect malfunctioning machinery to diagnose errors and assist in fixing them • Clean and lubricate machines and tools • Repair and replace defective parts, using a variety of power and hand tools • Perform routine and preventative maintenance activities on machinery and equipment • Order parts and supplies and keep track of inventory

Key Highlights: • Successfully reviewed procedures for return of defective equipment and streamlined the process, reducing turnaround time by 50 %.

Tradesmen International, Cumberland, RI (6/2010 to Present) Millwright Helper • Assist in planning, layout and installation of equipment and machinery in accordance to specified plans and industry codes • Dismantle machines using a variety of tools such as hammers, wrenches and crowbars • Move machinery and equipment by using hoists, dollies and trucks • Align machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, squares and micrometers • Assist in assembling machines and / or fastening them to foundations or other structures • Provide support in repairing and lubricating out of commission machines and / or components • Measure, cut and assist in installing hangers and replace defective machinery parts • Weld and fabricate machinery equipment and troubleshoot issues with hydraulics and other mechanical components

Operates and monitors communication equipment by reporting defective equipment, receiving and entering information transmitted through equipment, etc. to support call volume and proper working order of equipment

• Reduced chances of accident and injury by identifying three defective parts of a mass cleaning equipment

General Maintenance Worker, Tennessee Realty Group — 2013 — Present • Dismantle machinery to locate defective components • Diagnose issues by consulting with repair manuals and blueprints • Use over 100 different types of tools to repair AC units, wiring, and roofing at commercial buildings • Create a safe working environment by requiring every team member to wear protective devices at all timesGeneral Maintenance Worker, Henderson Staffing Solutions — 2010 — 2013 • Provided estimates to clients, always coming in within $ 100 of the final cost • Aligned new equipment after it was installed • Reinforced structural weaknesses within machinery to extend lifespan by years • Cleaned over 300 commercial and industrial buildings throughout employment

• Especially talented in replacing defective parts by using hand tools, arbor presses and power equipment.