The workplace can be very dangerous. Accidents in the workplace give rise to a wide spectrum of injuries, from conditions as seemingly minor as aching backs to traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries. The principal causes of work-related injuries include fires and explosions, exposure to toxic chemicals and other environmental hazards, work-related transportation accidents, slips and falls, electrocutions, machinery-related accidents, traumas from contact with heavy objects and other miscellaneous accidents.

If you have suffered from a work-related injury or illness, you may be entitled to substantial money damages, even in cases involving what may appear to involve only minor injuries. You can recover any medical expenses you incurred as a result of the injury, such as doctor and hospital bills, medications, therapy, and all other related medical expenses, as well as any future medical expenses you reasonably expect to incur. You can also recover for the physical pain and suffering you have sustained, your mental and emotional anguish, your lost wages, benefits and other compensation, any loss of your future earning capacity, and the future diminishment of your enjoyment of life. Additionally, in some cases, if your spouse has been injured as a result of a workplace injury or illness, you may be entitled to collect damages for the loss of pleasure or companionship you have experienced as a result of his or her injuries. In certain cases, where the wrongdoer's conduct is extreme and outrageous, you may be entitled to collect punitive damages to punish the wrongdoer and to prevent the misconduct from being repeated in the future.

You need an experienced and aggressive litigation team if you have been injured as a result of a workplace injury or illness. The Law Offices of Timothy O'Hare & Associates is the right choice. We have sued employers, manufacturers and other defendants who have caused workplace injuries, and we have recovered millions of dollars on behalf of our clients. We know which medical experts and occupational experts you will need to make your case, how to avoid the workers' compensation trap, and how to stand by your side no matter how long it takes to get a successful resolution on your case.

If you have any questions, or if you or someone you know has been injured as a result of a workplace accident or illness, please contact The Law Offices of Timothy O'Hare & Associates for a free initial consultation with an experienced attorney.