The physical, financial, and emotional toll of factory injuries is immense, and many injured Kentucky workers don’t know where to turn for help.

The Kentucky manufacturing accident lawyers at Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer want to help you pursue the resources you need to care for yourself and your family after a factory accident. We have extensive experience with workers’ compensation and personal injury claims, and we’ll explore all options for helping you recover maximum compensation.

You don’t owe us any fees unless we win your case, so call now or complete our contact form for a free case review.

Selecting the Right Law Firm for Your Factory Accident Compensation Claim

The lawyer you choose to represent you after a Kentucky factory accident could make all the difference in your case’s outcome. You need to select a firm with a track record of success and the Kentucky Courage to fight for all you deserve. Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer has recovered over $400 million in compensation for our clients, and our attorneys have decades of combined experience.

We don’t fear insurance companies and are ready to aggressively fight for your rights against abusive practices or lowball settlement offers from insurance adjusters. We’re also fully prepared to take your case to a hearing or trial to protect your interests.

What we’re most proud of, though, is the positive feedback from our many satisfied clients. Here’s what one client said about their experience with us:

“I was extremely nervous about hiring an attorney as I had never done it before. Morgan, Collins, Yeast, and Salyer made the whole process so much less stressful. Everyone with whom I’d had contact was very knowledgeable, patient, and personable. I honestly did not have much hope at the onset that my results would be favorable, but I was amazed concerning what they were able to do for me. I am very grateful and I highly recommend this firm.” — Shannah H.

The Risks of Manufacturing Accidents in Kentucky

Manufacturing and factory workplace accidents happen every day in Kentucky. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that about 7,800 manufacturing workers suffered nonfatal injuries in workplace accidents during one recent year, including about 2,200 cases where workers missed days at their jobs due to their injuries. The BLS figures work out to a nonfatal workplace injury rate of about 3.2 injuries for every 100 full-time equivalent workers.

There are many types of manufacturing accidents, but some common examples include:

  • Workers being struck by or caught in heavy machinery
  • Falls from heights
  • Slip-and-fall accidents
  • Exposure to toxic chemicals
  • Electrocution accidents
  • Fires and explosions
  • Falling objects landing on workers
  • Accidents involving forklifts or other vehicles
  • Structural collapses

Potential Injuries from Kentucky Factory Accidents

Working around industrial machinery and heavy vehicles means factory workers are more exposed to serious injuries, such as:

  • Traumatic brain injuries – Falling objects, falls from heights, and collisions with machinery can cause severe, permanent brain damage. These catastrophic injuries may leave an injured worker disabled for the rest of their life.
  • Spinal cord injuries – Collisions with vehicles, objects, or machinery can damage the spinal cord, which may cause partial or complete paralysis. A fall from a significant height or landing on a hard surface can also cause these injuries.
  • Crush injuries – Workers who get their limbs or other body parts caught in machinery may experience crush injuries. These injuries often cause permanent harm and may lead to additional complications like compartment syndrome.
  • Severed or amputated limbs – Machinery accidents can partly or fully sever a worker’s arms, legs, hands, or feet. Similarly, severe burn injuries from fires or explosions may lead to amputations.
  • Illnesses from toxic exposure – Exposure to caustic chemicals or toxic materials can cause respiratory conditions or long-term illnesses like cancer or mesothelioma.
  • Burn injuries – Working near molten metal, hot water, steam, open flames, or other hot materials can cause burn injuries. Likewise, fires and explosions in factories can cause severe burns.
  • Hearing loss – Even with ear protection, factory workers risk losing some or all of their hearing by working with or near industrial machinery. Hearing loss is irreversible in many cases and can severely impact a worker’s quality of life.
  • Repetitive motion injuries – Many factory jobs require workers to repeat the same tasks throughout the day. Over time, these motions can severely damage joints, bones, and muscle tissue.

Your Legal Options After a Manufacturing Injury

You have two primary options for recovering compensation after a factory or manufacturing accident. The first is to file a workers’ compensation claim. Most factory workers qualify for workers’ compensation benefits, and you don’t have to prove that someone else caused your injuries to claim them. All that matters is whether your injury is work-related.

The other option is to file a third-party personal injury lawsuit against someone other than your employer or co-workers whose negligence or misconduct caused your injury. For example, if your injury happened because of defective equipment, you may have a third-party claim against the manufacturer.

Unlike workers’ compensation claims, you must prove fault to win a personal injury claim. However, a third-party factory accident claim lets you seek compensation for losses workers’ comp doesn’t cover, such as:

  • The full amount of your lost wages
  • Your pain and suffering
  • Your emotional distress
  • Your diminished quality of life
  • The cost to repair or replace any personal property damaged in the accident

Benefits Factory Accident Victims Could Recover in Kentucky

Workers’ compensation benefits for injured factory workers in Kentucky include:

  • Medical expenses – Full coverage of all reasonable, medically necessary treatments for your injury
  • Lost income – Partial wage-replacement benefits, typically up to two-thirds of your average weekly wages
  • Disability benefits – Permanent or temporary disability benefits, depending on your injuries

What Can Our Manufacturing Accident Lawyers Do for You?

Our manufacturing accident lawyers stand ready to do all the work in your factory accident claim. We’ll start by investigating the accident to determine what caused it and whether you are entitled to file a personal injury claim. We can file a workers’ compensation claim for you and a third-party personal injury claim if you qualify. We’ll handle all negotiations to make sure any offers reflect the full extent of your losses. If necessary, we can file appeals for your workers’ compensation claim and take your personal injury claim to trial to protect your rights.

Let our Kentucky manufacturing accident attorneys help you during this challenging time. Call Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer now or reach out online for a free consultation.