Heavy machinery is essential in many industries — from manufacturing and warehousing to construction and agriculture. But when something goes wrong, the consequences can be catastrophic. Crushed limbs, amputations, burns, and spinal trauma are just a few of the devastating injuries that can result.
If you’ve been hurt in a machinery accident at work, California’s workers’ compensation system should cover your medical treatment and lost wages. But that’s not always automatic — and it may not be enough.
At Employees First Labor Law (EFLL), we fight for workers injured by dangerous machines and ensure you receive maximum compensation, both through workers’ comp and any third-party claims available.
🔹 Common Machinery Accident Scenarios
We’ve helped workers injured in:
- Conveyor belt accidents
- Hydraulic press or stamping machine malfunctions
- Forklift or pallet jack incidents
- Drill press and power tool failures
- Loading dock and lift gate accidents
- Meat slicer, packaging line, or bottling line injuries
- Trash compactors or balers without proper safety features
Many of these injuries happen due to defective equipment, missing guards, improper training, or lockout/tagout failures.
🔹 What Workers’ Comp Covers in California
After a machinery-related injury, workers’ compensation may entitle you to:
- Full medical treatment at no cost to you
- Temporary disability payments while you recover
- Permanent disability compensation
- Supplemental Job Displacement Benefits (vocational retraining)
- Death benefits for surviving family members in fatal accidents
You do not need to prove anyone was at fault to receive these benefits. However, you must report the injury promptly and may need to fight denials or lowball disability ratings.
🔹 Injuries from Machinery Accidents
Machinery injuries are often severe and life-altering. These may include:
- Crush injuries and traumatic amputations
- Deep lacerations, nerve damage, and tendon rupture
- Spinal cord trauma and herniated discs
- Burn injuries from industrial equipment
- Eye injuries from flying debris or chemical sprays
- Permanent loss of function in hands, arms, or legs
These cases often involve 100% permanent disability ratings and lifetime medical care.
🔹 Third-Party Claims for Machinery Injuries
In addition to workers’ comp, you may be able to file a civil lawsuit if someone outside your employer caused or contributed to the injury. Examples include:
- Product liability claims against equipment manufacturers
- Negligent maintenance by outside contractors
- Unsafe worksite management by general contractors
- Failure to provide safety training or protective gear
Civil claims can provide pain and suffering, punitive damages, and full wage loss — which workers’ comp does not cover.
🔹 Why Choose Employees First Labor Law?
If you were injured by machinery on the job, you need more than a basic workers’ comp lawyer. At Employees First Labor Law, we combine aggressive workers’ comp advocacy with high-level civil litigation to maximize your recovery.
✅ Relentless Workers’ Comp Representation
We fight for top-tier permanent disability ratings, lifetime medical care, and every dollar you’re owed.
✅ Trusted Medical and Vocational Experts
We work with orthopedic surgeons, neurologists, and life care planners to fully document your injuries.
✅ Civil Lawsuits for Third-Party Liability
When defective equipment or unsafe job sites are to blame, we pursue separate claims for pain and suffering, lost income, and punitive damages.
✅ Proven Results in Serious Injury Cases
From crush injuries to amputations, our team has recovered millions for workers across California.
✅ No Recovery, No Fee
You pay nothing unless we win — no upfront costs, ever.
When a machine injury changes your life, EFLL makes sure the legal system treats it like it matters.
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