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Workplace Injuries Lawyer

Workplace Injuries Attorney

If you are injured in the workplace, there may be several potential solutions for how to pay your bills and take time off from work. In some cases, it may be appropriate to file a workers' compensation claim. However, there are other situations in which a personal injury lawsuit or another form of legal action may be appropriate. At the Reeves Law Firm, our Decatur workplace injury lawyer represents victims in claims arising out of mesothelioma, welding illnesses, and maritime injuries in many areas of Alabama. Mr. Reeves has 30 years of legal experience and has handled cases for clients in Alabama, Tennessee, Florida, Texas, and California.

Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a disease that arises from asbestos exposure. Often, this exposure happens on the job in Alabama. Working in certain industries creates a greater risk of being exposed to asbestos and thereby contracting mesothelioma. There is no known cure for mesothelioma, and it may only appear decades after the last exposure to asbestos. If you contract mesothelioma and believe that it might be because you were exposed to asbestos on the job many years ago, you should contact an experienced mesothelioma attorney right away.

If a company knew about the danger of asbestos exposure but failed to protect its employees, it may be possible to recover compensation for economic and noneconomic losses arising out of mesothelioma. For example, asbestos manufacturers and distributors can be held liable for a failure to warn if they made and sold asbestos-containing products that caused a worker to develop mesothelioma, and they knew of the risks associated with breathing in asbestos.

Welding Illnesses

Welding activities are associated with certain illnesses. In 1989, the carcinogenicity of welding fumes was classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans. Prolonged exposure to smoke while welding results in manganese poisoning that can cause long-term damage to the central nervous system, kidneys, heart, and lungs. Additionally, eye burns from artificial UV radiation during welding can result in an increased risk of ocular melanoma.

Welders who contract Parkinson's Disease, Manganism, ocular melanoma, or another welding illness may be able to recover workers' compensation benefits with the assistance of a workplace injury attorney in the Decatur area. You have the burden of showing that you are entitled to benefits. You would need to show that your disease arose from and in the course of your employment and that it was caused by dangers that are more than what is ordinarily incident to employment and peculiar to your occupation.

You may also have a separate claim against a third party for damages. For example, if a manufacturer knew of certain dangers associated with welding rod use but failed to warn you or reduce the dangers, and as a result you inhaled fumes, you may have a product liability claim arising out of a failure to warn, particularly if you are diagnosed with lung cancer. You may be able to sue welding rod manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors. Family members may be able to serve as representatives of an estate and sue a manufacturer in a wrongful death action if a welder dies from an occupational welding illness.


Consult a Workplace Injury Attorney in Decatur or Surrounding Areas

If you suffer a workplace accident or develop a job-related illness, you should contact the Reeves Law Firm. We represent people in Decatur, Huntsville, Athens, Hartselle, Madison, and Birmingham, as well as other communities in Madison, Morgan, Limestone, Lawrence, Jackson, Lauderdale, and Cullman Counties. Call us at 256-355-3311 or use our online form to set up your free appointment.

Client Reviews
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“Mr. Reeves came highly recommended from a family member. He worked tirelessly on my personal injury case with the end results being greater than I ever expected. Mr. Reeves and his staff did an outstanding job keeping me up to date on everything going on with my case. I highly recommend Greg Reeves if you want results beyond your expectations.” Paula G.
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“I was injured by an uninsured motorist - out of state. Mr. Reeves went above and beyond to ensure my case was handled accordingly. I had no idea how to begin due to the extenuating circumstances. He handled everything and kept me informed throughout the process.” Stacy
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“My daughter and I were in a serious car wreck. Without hesitation we chose Greg to represent us. He worked tirelessly and we ended up gaining more than we ever imagined. Greg is a caring, dependable, and assertive lawyer and we were blessed to have him on our side.” S. Rice
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"Mr. Reeves did a great job for me on my accident claim. He is top notch in my book. Always responsive ( and that is most important to me ) and gave me good advice. I would definitely recommend him in an accident or personal injury case. If I ever have to deal with something like this again you can bet I will consult with him." D. Harville
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"I am grateful I had Greg Reeves as a personal injury attorney and I highly recommend him. He was meticulous during the discovery phase and "left no stone unturned". I appreciate his patience and professionalism during the process. Greg's support staff was a pleasure to work with as well." M. J.
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"Greg helped my father with a personal injury case. He did an exceptional job! He kept my Dad informed throughout the entire process and got very fair results. Greg was very supportive during a difficult time in our life which is very appreciative when you don't know what to expect. His integrity, honesty, and knowledge exceeded anything we could have expected. He went above and beyond! My family highly recommends Greg." A. Bowen