Dallas Welding Accident Attorney

By Rasansky McKenzie

Injured in a welding accident? Let us explain your legal options free of charge by calling (214) 651-6100.

While welding may seem dangerous to many (and in some cases it can be), it’s important to understand that modern safety and worker protection standards exist to protect welders from such foreseeable occupational injuries. Unfortunately, accidents still happen. Negligence on the work site (by the employer, supervisor, etc) can leave workers burned, seriously injured, or even killed. In fact, it’s estimated that there are more than 500,000 welding injuries on a year-to-year basis.

Welding Accident Lawyer in Dallas

If you’ve been hurt in a Dallas-area welding accident, please call Rasansky | McKenzie Law today for a free consultation, and learn the legal options available to you and your family.

It’s important to note that OSHA usually provides safety guidelines that all employers need to adhere to in order to make a welder’s workplace as safe and as secure as possible.

1. Wearing protective clothing is vital since this will protect your skin from burns as well as the UV radiation produced during welding. This usually includes a jumpsuit that covers your whole body.
2. Wearing protective eye gear is necessary to protect your eyes from things like cataracts, corneal abrasions and loss of eyesight. Goggles and shields are two things that are non-negotiable in these kinds of situations.
3. Welding usually produces harmful glasses. Because of this, it is the responsibility of your employer to ensure that you work in a well-ventilated area.

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

Let’s take a look at some of the common welding injuries faced by workers in this industry:

• Burn injuries.
• Electrocution (or electrical shock).
• Hearing loss.
• Exposure to toxic fumes.

Injured? Get legal help today.

Welding injuries are usually serious, and are sometimes even life-threatening. These injuries will generally put the welder out of work for some time, and often necessitate a claim for lost wages in addition to your personal injury claim.

The legal options available to you often depend on your worker status (employee vs contractor) and can be very confusing for most workers. Let us explain exactly what we can do for you (for no cost) over the phone by calling (214) 651-6100.

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Anyone can hire a lawyer, but if you want to give yourself the best possible chance at success, call the experienced attorneys at Rasansky | McKenzie. You only get one chance to bring your case before a court. Let them put their expertise to work for you.