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No one goes to work expecting to be injured. However, accidents happen, and sometimes those accidents result in serious injuries<\/a> that require legal action. If you’ve been injured at work, you may wonder if you have a case. Here are some workplace accidents that may require filing a lawsuit. Take a look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Falling Objects<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If a falling object has hit you, you may have a case against your employer. This is especially true if the object was not properly secured or fell because of inadequate safety precautions<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Slip and Fall Accidents<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Slip and fall accidents can occur anywhere, especially in jobs with a higher risk of injury such as farming<\/a>. If you’ve slipped and fallen at work, you may have a case against your employer if the fall was caused by slippery floors, cluttered walkways, or other hazards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Chemical Burns<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chemical burns can occur in any workplace where chemicals are used. If you’ve suffered a chemical burn at work, you may have a case against your employer if the burn was caused by exposure to dangerous chemicals or inadequate safety precautions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Exposure to Asbestos<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you’ve been exposed to asbestos at work, you may have a case against your employer. This is especially true if your employer knew about the exposure but did not take steps to protect you from it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Electric Shock<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Electric shock<\/a> can occur in any workplace where electricity is used. If you’ve been shocked at work, you may have a case against your employer if the shock was caused by exposed electrical wiring or faulty equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Repetitive Motion Injuries<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Repetitive motion injuries occur when workers perform the same task over and over again. If you’ve developed a repetitive motion injury such as carpal tunnel syndrome from your job, you may have a case against your employer if your job requires repetitive motions and does not provide adequate rest breaks or ergonomic equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Defective Equipment Injuries<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you’ve been injured by defective equipment at work, you may have a case against the equipment manufacturer (not necessarily your employer). This is especially true if the injury was caused by a design defect or manufacturing defect in the equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Coworker Violence<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Anytime another person physically harms someone at work, whether intentional or accidental, there might be potential for filing claims and lawsuits. For example, suppose two employees get into an argument that gets heated, and one employee hits the other, resulting in an injury. The victim in this case could file assault charges, Workers’ Compensation, and personal injury claims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Why Call a Workplace Injury Lawyer After an Accident?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n