A serious steel mill accident can change a worker’s life and a family’s future in a matter of seconds. Steel mill workers perform demanding work in environments where heavy machinery, extreme heat, molten metal, electrical systems, elevated work areas, cranes, vehicles, and industrial equipment can create the risk for catastrophic injuries.
When an accident results in catastrophic injuries or the loss of a loved one, families are often left with more questions than answers. What went wrong? Could the accident have been prevented? Was a safety procedure ignored? Did equipment fail? Who is responsible?
At Allen Law Group, our steel mill accident lawyers represent injured workers and families throughout Illinois and Indiana. We understand that after a severe workplace accident, you are dealing with much more than a legal case. You may be facing extensive medical treatment, an uncertain ability to return to work, lost income, permanent disabilities, or the unimaginable loss of a family member.
Our job is to investigate what happened, determine who may be legally responsible, and pursue the fair compensation available under the law.
Investigating the Cause of a Steel Mill Accident
The explanation provided immediately after an industrial accident does not always tell the entire story and leaves questions unanswered. A serious accident may involve equipment failure, inadequate maintenance, unsafe working conditions, failures in safety procedures, defective products, negligent contractors, or a combination of factors.
Allen Law Group conducts a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding serious and fatal steel mill accidents. Depending on the case, our attorneys may examine:
- Accident and incident reports
- Equipment maintenance and inspection records
- Safety procedures and training records
- Photographs and video from the accident scene
- Witness statements
- OSHA findings and other investigative records
- The actions of outside contractors, equipment manufacturers, vendors, and other third parties
- Whether required safety procedures and industry standards were followed
Our attorneys work to identify every potentially responsible party and determine the legal options available to the injured worker or surviving family member(s).
Serious and Catastrophic Steel Mill Injuries
Steel mill accidents can cause injuries that affect nearly every part of a worker’s life. These cases may involve severe burns, crushing injuries, electrocution, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, paralysis, amputations, fractures, or other permanent and disabling conditions.
Allen Law Group works with engineers, medical professionals, rehabilitation specialists, and other qualified experts to help determine how the incident occurred and what medical treatment an injured worker may require in the years ahead.
For someone living with a permanent disability, a life care plan may help document anticipated medical treatment, rehabilitation, assistive equipment, personal care, and other future needs. This evidence can be critical when determining the full financial impact an injury may have on the worker and the worker’s family.
When a Steel Mill Accident Takes the Life of a Worker
Few things are more devastating than losing a family member who went to work expecting to return home but didn’t.
When a steel mill accident results in a worker’s death, surviving family members deserve answers. Allen Law Group can investigate the circumstances surrounding a fatal workplace accident to determine what happened, why it happened, and whether the wrongful or negligent actions of another party contributed to the loss.
We approach these cases with the compassion families deserve and the determination required to hold responsible parties accountable.
Understanding Your Legal Options After a Steel Mill Accident
A steel mill accident can involve several different areas of law. An injured employee may have rights through the worker’s compensation system, while the circumstances of the accident may also create a claim against a negligent contractor, equipment manufacturer, property owner, or another third party.
Every incident is different.
The attorneys at Allen Law Group can investigate your case, explain the options that may be available under Illinois or Indiana law, and help you understand the next steps.
Talk With an Illinois and Indiana Steel Mill Accident Lawyer
If you or someone you love has been seriously injured in a steel mill accident, you do not have to figure out what happened or what to do next on your own.
Allen Law Group represents seriously injured workers and families throughout Illinois and Indiana. We can investigate the accident, preserve important evidence, consult with appropriate experts, and determine whether another person or company may be legally responsible.
If a steel mill accident has resulted in a catastrophic injury or the loss of a loved one, contact Allen Law Group for a free initial consultation. We are here to listen to what happened, answer your questions, and help you understand your legal options.
