Factory work often entails hard labor with a high risk of injury. In the worst-case scenario, you could end up permanently disabled after a factory accident, forcing you out of work and depriving you of an income. If you have suffered a catastrophic injury at your job, an attorney can hold your employer accountable and fight for your right to financial aid.
At Rathbun, Cservenyak & Kozol LLC, our DuPage County, IL workers’ compensation lawyers are committed to helping injured factory workers recover the compensation they are owed. In one stand-out case result, we successfully secured $2.4 million for a client who was critically injured on a scissor lift.
Types of Catastrophic Injury
“Catastrophic injury” is a general term that describes life-altering injuries with long-term or permanent effects. Not all catastrophic injuries are sustained in a single dramatic accident. Sometimes, harsh conditions in the workplace can lead to the body breaking down over time. Common examples of catastrophic injuries in a factory setting include: