Industrial Accident Lawyers
Industrial workplaces — manufacturing plants, warehouses, refineries, chemical facilities, power plants, and transportation hubs — expose workers to hazards that can cause catastrophic, life-altering injuries in an instant. When those injuries result from negligence — unsafe equipment, inadequate training, OSHA violations, defective machinery, or another party’s failure to maintain a safe environment — the injured worker and their family have the right to pursue full compensation. Cellino Law represents industrial accident victims and their families across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
Industrial accident cases often involve both a workers’ compensation claim against the employer and a separate personal injury claim against a third party — an equipment manufacturer, a contractor working on the same site, or a property owner. Cellino Law evaluates every industrial accident case for all available sources of compensation and pursues them simultaneously.
Call Cellino Law today for a free industrial accident consultation. There are no fees unless we win.
Common Industrial Accident Types
- Machinery and equipment accidents — entanglement, crush injuries, and amputations from unguarded moving parts
- Forklift and heavy vehicle accidents — strikes, tip-overs, and crushing injuries
- Crane and lifting equipment accidents — dropped loads, collapses, and contact injuries
- Electrocutions — from exposed wiring, high-voltage equipment, and electrical system failures
- Chemical and toxic substance exposure — burns, poisoning, and long-term occupational diseases from hazardous materials
- Fires and explosions — from flammable materials, gas leaks, welding operations, and process failures
- Falls from heights — from elevated platforms, mezzanines, and loading docks
- Scaffolding and platform failures
- Struck-by accidents from falling objects and projectiles
- Refinery and pipeline accidents
- Tunnel and mining accidents
High-Risk Industries Cellino Law Serves
- Manufacturing — machinery operation, chemical handling, and assembly line work
- Transportation and warehousing — forklift operations, loading dock accidents, and commercial vehicle incidents
- Construction — falls, struck-by, and electrical accidents
- Energy — oil, gas, and power generation facility accidents
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing — equipment and environmental hazards
- Chemical processing — toxic exposure and process accidents
Injured in an industrial accident? Contact Cellino Law for a free case evaluation.
Workers' Compensation and Third-Party Claims
Most industrial workers are covered by workers’ compensation insurance, which provides medical benefits and partial wage replacement regardless of fault. However, workers’ compensation bars direct lawsuits against the employer and does not pay for pain and suffering.
When a third party contributed to the industrial accident — an equipment manufacturer whose machine was defective, a maintenance contractor who failed to properly service equipment, or a property owner who failed to maintain safe conditions — a separate personal injury lawsuit against that third party is available and can recover the full range of damages that workers’ compensation does not cover. Cellino Law identifies every third party that played a role in the accident and pursues maximum compensation through every available channel.
What Compensation Can Industrial Accident Victims Recover?
Through workers’ compensation:
- Medical expenses for injury treatment and rehabilitation
- Temporary and permanent disability wage replacement benefits
- Death benefits for surviving family members
Through third-party personal injury claims (additional recovery):
- Full lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering and emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Compensation for permanent disfigurement
- Full future medical costs
How State Law Affects Industrial Accident Claims
The rules governing industrial accident claims vary across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut — including statutes of limitations, workers’ compensation rules, and specific liability statutes. Visit our New York page, our New Jersey page, or our Connecticut page for state-specific information, or contact Cellino Law directly for a free consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Industrial Accident Claims
What if the machinery that injured me was manufactured by a company other than my employer?
If a defective machine, tool, or piece of safety equipment contributed to your injury, the manufacturer of that product may be liable in a product liability claim separate from your workers’ compensation case. Cellino Law works with engineering experts to identify product defects and establish manufacturer liability, pursuing this claim alongside your workers’ compensation benefits.
How important is it to report an industrial accident immediately?
Reporting is critically important. Most states have prompt notice requirements for workers’ compensation claims — in New York, you must notify your employer within 30 days of the injury. Delays in reporting can be used to challenge the validity of your claim. You should also preserve any physical evidence related to the accident before it is cleaned up or repaired, and seek medical attention immediately to document your injuries.
Does Cellino Law charge upfront fees for industrial accident cases?
No. Cellino Law handles all industrial accident cases on a contingency fee basis. There are no upfront costs and no fees unless we win. Your initial consultation is free.
Contact Cellino Law for Industrial Accident Representation Today
If you or a loved one has been injured in an industrial accident anywhere in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut, Cellino Law is ready to help. Call today for a free consultation. Visit our New York page, our New Jersey page, or our Connecticut page for state-specific information and office locations near you.
Call Cellino Law today for industrial accident representation you can trust. No fees unless we win.
