Toronto Work Injury Lawyer
Those of us who do not perform physical labor for a living do not ever imagine sustaining a serious injury while on the job, however, the truth is, there is room for serious accidents to occur no matter your occupation. If you've been injured on the job, our Toronto work injury lawyer is here to help you fight for your rightful compensation. Contact Merricks Law Group to learn more about what our firm can do for you.
Injured on the Job? Our Toronto Work Injury Lawyer is Here.
If you've been injured in a workplace accident or you've developed a work-related illness, you can depend on our Toronto personal injury lawyers to guide you through every step of the claims process ahead to help ensure that your lost income and medical expenses are addressed. From the moment you sit down with our firm, you will understand that you are not just another client to us. We see you on a human level, and we know that you and your family depend on your paycheque, and if you've been injured on the job, we will do everything in our power to obtain a favorable result on your behalf.
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Construction Site Accidents
Construction workers are the backbone of our society, and without construction workers, simply put, life as we know it would be entirely different. Construction workers are responsible for building our towers, stores, offices, and homes from the ground up, and our firm recognizes that we owe a great debt to construction workers in Toronto and throughout Ontario.
That being said, construction is a comparatively dangerous field of work, and when supervisors or other parties are negligent, construction sites can become all the more dangerous. Some of the most common causes and types of construction site accidents that our firm sees are as follows:
Structural collapses
Electrocutions
Trench cave-ins
Explosions
Multi-story falls
Trip/slip & fall accidents
Ladder accidents
Chemical burns
Injuries due to falling debris
Defective scaffolding accidents
The bottom line is that if you've been injured in a construction site accident, Merricks Law Group has your back. We know how hard you work, and we will not let a work-related injury take that away from you. Our Toronto personal injury lawyers are ready to help.
WSIB Benefits
When someone is injured on the job in Ontario, they will typically seek benefits through the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, or WSIB. WSIB is a form of no-fault insurance designed to help employees financially, covering things like a portion of lost income and medical/rehabilitation costs, until they are physically capable of returning to the workforce once again. In exchange for these guaranteed, no-fault benefits, workers generally cannot sue their own employer or co-workers for a workplace injury.
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Third-Party Claims
Unfortunately, there are times where WSIB benefits simply do not cover the entire cost of a work-related injury, particularly non-monetary losses like pain and suffering. When this happens, workers may be entitled to file what is known as a third-party claim, provided their injury was caused by someone other than their own employer or a co-worker. In a third-party claim, our firm will seek to hold that liable third party accountable for your injury.
For example, we may file a claim against an independent contractor, a negligent product designer/manufacturer, a liable property owner, or any other outside party that may be responsible for your injuries. In some cases, Ontario law allows you to elect between accepting WSIB benefits or pursuing a lawsuit against a negligent third party, so it's important to speak with a lawyer before making that decision, as it can significantly affect the compensation available to you.
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Those who've sustained work-related injuries should not have to worry about having the financial means to keep their lives together in the wake of being unable to return to work. If you were injured on the job, we are here to help. Contact Merricks Law Group to schedule your initial consultation with our firm today.
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