Injured at work

Ask a Lawyer

Question

Country: Canada
State: Ontario

I recently injured myself at the grocery store where I work. I was trying to move a powered lift jack out of the way so I could accomplish my assigned duties for the night. The lift jack was in the improper spot and the key was still in, there was also no one on duty who could move the lift jack for me, therefore, to finish my duties, I had to move the lift jack myself; which I am not properly trained on so that I may finish my tasks. I had accidentally backed the lift jack up and had caught my foot in between the lift jack and a skid in the back hallway causing my foot to fold in half. I was wondering if I had a case against the company. If you require anymore information please let me know.

Answer

It is certainly possible you have a case based on what you say here; you should take a brief description of these events as well as your medical records to an injury attorney and see if the attorney thinks you have a claim; often you need to contact several attorneys to find one to take the case; the review of your case and records is often free and then they will normally take the case on a contingency fee basis if they think you can win; you would pay only if they collect for you.

Mentioned in ?

References in periodicals archive ?

People who are injured at work, employers, health care providers and insurance carriers in Kansas all deserve timely, impartial and fair resolutions during workers compensation claims, Kelly said.

United States : Governor appoints Cindy Volanti to the Workers Compensation and Employment Security Boards Nominating Committee

Are employees injured at work more likely to file under workers' compensation instead of group health insurance when their group health plan has a higher deductible?

High Health Deductibles and Workers' Comp Claims

Colin also raised money for John Stiff when he was injured at work and unable to work.

Colin happy to pool his talents in order to help others

MEN in Birmingham are far more likely to be injured at work than women.

Men bear the brunt of workplace deaths and injuries across THEWEST Midlands

Figures exclusively obtained from the Health and Safety Executive by BirminghamLive have revealed that employees were injured at work 1,217 times in our city in 2016-17.

Men more likely to be injured in the workplace

It stated that women suffer from depression, anxiety, and fatigue are more likely to be injured at work.

Depression and fatigue increase women's risk of work-related injuries: Study

It means that one in every 289 male workers in Tyne and Wear has been injured at work, compared to just one in every 521 female workers.

Men more likely to have work accidents

Insiders claim officers are encouraged to seek compensation if they are injured at work. Members of the public hurt in police operations often have to wait up to four years for compensation.

Cops sue over bites from their own dogs

An Indian social worker said that on an average he handles cases of at least four workers injured at work sites every month.

Oman labour ministry reaffirms worker HSE laws

This seems to be a common worry but, out of thousands of claims that I've dealt with as a solicitor handling claims for people injured at work, I've only had it happen to two clients in 20 years.

Taking the stress out of injury claims; James Gratton, solicitor in the Personal Injury Department at well-known Liverpool firm, E Rex Makin & Co, responds to some frequently asked questions raised by people who have been injured in accidents at work

In the North East, six people were killed and 3,452 injured at work across 2013/14, compared to two deaths and 3,682 injuries 12 months earlier.

Warning on health and safety

This has allowed the government to cut employers' WorkCover premiums by 17.5 per cent, while many employees struggle to survive and support their families after being injured at work.