Philadelphia Personal Injury Attorney Blog | Pomerantz Perlberger & Lewis LLP

Although workers' compensation laws in most states prevents you from suing your employer if you sustain an accident on the job, it does not limit your ability to sue others who may be responsible for your injuries. Consider, for example, the case of a California man who was working as a diesel mechanic at Stewart International Airport in 2001. A sprinkler system was being installed at the airport, and one of the sprinkler pipes broke loose. Under pressure, the pipe flew loose, striking the mechanic. It fractured his pelvis in multiple places, necessitating eight-inch bolts be installed to hold the bone together, and giving him a permanent limp.

The general contractor, The Pike Company, Inc, had been cited for OSHA violations in 1998 at the construction site of a new wing on a New York State prison, where prompt government action fortunately preempted a construction site accident. After two days of negotiations, Pike and its subcontractor, SRI Fire Sprinkler Corporation, agreed to the $3 million settlement.

If you have been injured while on the job, worker's compensation may not be the only or best route for you to take in pursuit of compensation. Contact the experienced personal injury lawyers at Pomerantz, Perlberger, and Lewis, LLP, for a free initial consultation and case evaluation.