What Are Welding Rods?Many contractors use welding torch¿s to bind steel and other materials together. However, many contractors are not aware that using a welding torch may cause harmful disabilities to their bodies. The fumes from materials being welding may cause serious illnesses such as Parkinson¿s disease, lung cancer, kidney disease and metal poisoning. Therefore, construction workers should be aware of their rights. How Do I Prove My Injury?Most welding rod injuries will proceed under a negligence theory. In order to prove negligence against a general contractor or product manufacturer an injured person must prove various elements. These elements include: - A contractor/manufacturer owed you a legal duty of reasonable care to protect you from injuries
- The contractor/manufacturer failed in its duty
- The failure of a contractor/manufacturer caused the injury sustained by a victim
- A victim did suffer serious injury. In addition, many welding rod cases involve the expertise of medical personnel that can testify about the nature and cause of injuries sustained by welding rod accidents. It is important to present doctors that can testify about diseases and how it is contracted.
What Types of Damages Are Recoverable?Construction workers that have been injured as a result of welding rod injuries have various levels of compensation. These include: - Earning capacity that was lost as a result of injury
- Medical expenses
- Pain and suffering compensation
Should I Consult an Attorney?
An experienced attorney in construction law or product liability can be extremely helpful in dealing with welding rod injuries. Attorney¿s will have to put together a strong case that indicates the general contractor¿s liability and fault in not preventing the injuries sustained by a construction worker. |
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