Iron Workers & Welding Accidents
With more than 62 years of combined experience, Attorneys Grant Luna and Dean Rice are California ironworker and welding injury lawyers specializing in ironworker and welding accident cases. Ironworker accidents often occur while erecting and installing steel beams and framework for commercial and residential buildings. Ironworkers are often working very high off the ground and must do a great deal of climbing and balancing while working.
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Because of such dangerous working conditions, some of the most common types of ironworker accidents include:
- Slip and fall injuries leading to serious injury and death
- Being struck by rebar or falling construction equipment
- Power tool malfunction leading to severe laceration, amputation, or fractures
In addition to these accidents, ironworkers may also experience accidents related to welding. Such accidents, while rarely fatal can lead to permanent disfigurement, lose of mobility, hearing, and eyesight. Welding injuries can be caused by:
- Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) radiation
- Exposure to extremely intense visible light
- Sparks leading to skin injury
- Deafening noise
- Ingestion of metal fumes leading to damage of the respiratory system
Injuries sustained from an ironworker or welding accident can severely limit your ability to lead a normal life. Victims may require extensive rehabilitation and medical treatment creating extreme financial hardship for your family. You may be unable to return to work and pay your bills. Donʼt rely solely on workers’ compensation benefits to pay for your injuries and lost wages. You and your family deserve to be taken care of after an ironworker or welding accident.
Let Attorneys Grant Luna and Dean Rice evaluate your case and determine if you are entitled to more than just workers’ compensation benefits to make you whole again.