Charlotte NC Workers Compensation Lawyer

Firefighters rushed to the Barnhardt Manufacturing Company in response to call that a man had his arm caught in one of the processing machines.

The fire department said it took almost 30 minutes for the heavy rescue team to safely remove the man from the machine, he was then rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

“This was a very technical rescue.  It’s a very tedious rescue, and so firefighters had to take their time.  It’s very meticulous, especially when you are talking about a person who is trapped in a piece of machinery,” said the Capt. of the fire department.

A search of the cotton processing plant’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration records show over the past 10 years federal and state OSHA inspectors have been at the plant seven times.

The company has been cited 35 times for violations. Those violations range from having an unclean work environment to having incorrect belt sizes on certain machines.

If your injury was caused by another party in addition to your employer – for instance, if you were hurt because of defective equipment on the job – you may have grounds to file a lawsuit against a third party.  It’s important to understand whether your situation merits this type of action because a third-party claim may obtain higher compensation amounts than Workers’ Compensation insurance can provide.

Whether your injury occurred as a direct result of employer oversight or a third party, Bice Law can help.  We’ll review your case carefully to determine who is at fault and prepare a more effective claim if your benefits have been denied. Results are how we measure success – we’ve built a strong reputation both in and out of the courtroom, and we’ll put our experience and dedication to work on your behalf.

Contact the Workers’ Compensation Law Firm of Bice Law

We know that job-related injuries can have very serious long-term consequences for you and your family.  The Workers’ Compensation insurance program exists to deal with these situations, but applying for and receiving benefits can be a frustrating experience.  If you’ve been hurt on the job – contact the personal injury firm of Bice Law today by calling 877-BICE-877 or submit an online request to get a free consultation with a workers’ compensation attorney.  Results are how we measure success – we’ve built a strong reputation both in and out of the courtroom, and we’ll put our experience and expertise to work on your behalf.

Posted on behalf of Bice Law March 21, 2012.

Source: http://www.wcnc.com/home/Police-search-for-man-who–143309806.html