Trade Union Accident Attorneys
Find out if you are entitled to monetary damages.
If you are a member of a trade union and suffer an injury on the job, there are specific rules that protect you, but you will need an attorney who is familiar with how to use those laws to your advantage in order to benefit from them. If you have been wounded while working on the job, you may be eligible for large monetary damages. This is especially true if the injury was work-related. We are experts in representing workers who are members of trade unions in cases involving injuries sustained on the workplace.
Compensation & Damages Following an On-the-job Injury
Compensation should be pursued to cover your medical bills, the costs of future medical care, lost income or reduced ability to earn an income and any other financial losses associated with your injury. With the help of our law firm, you could seek to recover damages for your pain and suffering, any loss of enjoyment of life and other non-economic damages.
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“I will be in this with you the whole way, and will personally handle your case from beginning to end. Call me directly for a free consultation to discuss your case.”
– Jeffrey Shapiro
Six Important Steps To Take If You Are Injured On The Job
REPORT THE ACCIDENT
- Workers are very often reluctant to file accident reports or are discouraged by their superiors to do so.
- Accidents must be reported no matter how serious the injury so that your rights are protected
MAKE THE ACCIDENT REPORT BRIEF AND TO THE POINT
- Keep the accident report simple and to the point.
- If the accident occurred because of defective equipment or a dangerous condition say so. For example:
- “I fell because of ladder not secured”
- “I fell through unguarded opening”
- “I slipped on debris on floor”
OBTAIN NAMES, ADDRESSES AND PHONE #’s OF WITNESSES
- Witnesses are very important in helping you prove your case
- Get contact information for anyone who witnessed your accident or the condition that caused your accident. Tell the witness that you will give his info to your attorney and that they will be contacted privately.
GET PICTURES OF THE ACCIDENT SITE AND EQUIPMENT IN QUESTION
- Conditions on job sites change daily.
- Pictures which show the area of the accident or the condition that caused the accident are very helpful in proving your case.
- Keep the pictures on your cell phone.
GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION/EVALUATION
- Injured workers are very often reluctant to leave the job for medical attention.
- It’s important that you get medical attention/evaluation as soon as possible after your accident
FILE A WORKER’S COMPENSATION REPORT
- Even if you are only going to the emergency room, file a workers’ comp report.
- The seriousness of many injuries does not become apparent until much later. By filing the claim, you will not have a problem relating the later treatment to the accident.
“Let me start by saying I am a union carpenter, local 926 concrete carpenters. I was hurt badly on the job and referred to Mr. Shapiro by one of my union brothers. Thank God that he reviewed my case and handled it as if it were his only case! He became my lawyer and friend. He stuck by me and gave me the encouragement I needed to get healthy again as well as handle my case with the utmost care and concern. During a time when my family and I have been going thru some rough storms Jeffrey has stuck by us and done his best and then some to facilitate me and mine…. Plainly put, wouldn’t ever use anyone else!”
CALL US FOR YOUR FREE CONSULTATION
We’ve helped clients receive millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements. You and your family do not have to suffer through the pain and anguish that has resulted from your unfortunate situation. Contact Jeffrey J. Shapiro now to determine if you are entitled to financial compensation for your injuries.