Industrial Accidents
The blue-collar injury and illness statistics are overwhelming—over 2,900,000 industrial workers are injured on the job each year according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. While the number of these accidents has been reduced by nearly 50% since 2003, the industrial workplace continues to be uniquely hazardous.
Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky is one of the nation’s most successful law firms in the representation of industrial accident victims. From decades of handling claims arising from accidents and injuries in plants and factories, Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky understands the inherent dangers involved in industrial work and always fights for our clients to maximize their recovery.
The single most important aspect of any industrial plant is the safety of the men and women working there. Some plant owners don’t follow this sacred rule. When they don’t, we hold them accountable.
Andrew R. Duffy
Unmatched Results
Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky has secured numerous multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements for our clients injured in industrial accidents, including:
- $16,500,000 for a millwright who suffered burns over 60% of his body when hot slag struck him inside a kiln (the largest settlement in the history of Lehigh County, Pennsylvania)
- $10,000,000 for a warehouse worker struck by a falling pallet
- $10,000,000 for a factory worker injured in a fall from scaffolding
- $24,000,000Larry Bendesky, Robert Zimmerman, and Scott Fellmeth secured a $24 million settlement against an international, U.S.-based industrial equipment ...Read Story
- $16,500,000An Allentown man who suffered burns over 63 percent of his body in an industrial accident at a zinc plant will be paid $16.5 million in a settlement ...Read Story
- $9,000,000A man whose leg was amputated after being run over by a forklift twice has settled for $9 million in his lawsuit against a series of companies and ...Read Story
- $11,000,000A settlement worth nearly $11 million was reached last week during the sixth day of trial in a wrongful death suit brought by the wife and estate of ...Read Story
- $10,000,000Four companies have agreed to pay a total of $10 million to a man who was rendered paraplegic when a heavy pallet allegedly fell on him from a high ...Read Story
- $17,000,000The family of an electrician who was killed when a crane hook fell on him has reached a $17 million settlement in the Philadelphia Court of Common ...Read Story
Unmatched Experience
Over the last 20+ years, Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky has represented more than a thousand workers who were the victims of industrial accidents. We have handled dozens of cases in each of the most common categories of job accident:
- Chemical Burns and Exposures
- Falling Objects
- Slip and Falls
- Electricity
Unmatched Compensation
Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky casts a wide net to identify potential defendants in every industrial accident case. Property owners, general contractors, subcontractors, plant managers, and equipment manufacturers may all be liable for industrial accidents. Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky will work tirelessly to help you get all the compensation to which you may be entitled—including payments for pain and suffering, emotional trauma, past, and future medical expenses, lost income, and future earnings.
If you have been injured, or a family member has been injured or killed, as a result of an industrial accident, Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky is committed to obtaining all the results you need and deserve.
Industrial and Heavy Worksite Accident FAQs
Why are industrial worksites so dangerous?
Industrial worksites combine heavy machinery, moving equipment, elevated work areas, electrical systems, and fast-paced operations. When safety protocols fail, the consequences are often catastrophic.
Warehouses, factories, and construction sites consistently rank among the most dangerous workplaces due to:
- Heavy equipment and forklifts
- Conveyor systems and automated machinery
- Elevated platforms and racking systems
- Electrical and mechanical hazards
- High-volume production pressure
What types of accidents are common at industrial worksites?
Common industrial accident scenarios include:
- Forklift and industrial vehicle collisions
- Crush injuries involving machinery or racking systems
- Falls from heights or elevated platforms
- Caught-in or caught-between machinery accidents
- Equipment malfunctions or missing safety guards
- Exposure to hazardous materials or extreme heat
What types of injuries occur in warehouse and factory accidents?
Industrial accidents frequently result in:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
- Amputations and crush injuries
- Severe orthopedic injuries
- Burns or chemical exposure
- Fatal injuries
Many workers face permanent disability, extended recovery, or the inability to return to their prior work.
If you have been injured, or a family member has been injured or killed, as a result of an industrial accident, Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky’ attorneys will work tirelessly to help you get all the compensation to which you may be entitled—including payments for pain and suffering, emotional trauma, past, and future medical expenses, lost income, and future earnings.
Who can be held responsible for an industrial accident?
Liability in industrial accident cases often extends beyond the injured worker’s employer. Depending on the facts, responsible parties may include:
- Property owners or facility operators
- General contractors or site managers
- Equipment manufacturers or maintenance companies
- Third-party logistics providers or vendors
- Safety consultants or supervisors
Identifying every responsible party is critical, especially when injuries are catastrophic or fatal.
Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky casts a wide net to identify potential defendants in every industrial accident case. Property owners, general contractors, subcontractors, plant managers, and equipment manufacturers may all be liable for industrial accidents.
Is workers’ compensation my only option?
Workers’ compensation may provide limited benefits, but it does not account for pain and suffering, permanent disability, or the full impact of catastrophic injuries.
In many industrial accident cases, injured workers may also have third-party claims, such as:
- Defective machinery or equipment
- Unsafe premises controlled by someone other than the employer
- Negligence by contractors or vendors
These claims often provide significantly greater recovery.
What if the accident was caused by unsafe production demands?
Production pressure is a common factor in industrial accidents. When safety procedures are ignored, training is rushed, or equipment maintenance is delayed, responsibility may rest with those who controlled operations—not the injured worker.
A proper investigation examines whether speed, staffing, or cost-cutting contributed to the accident.
What compensation may be available after an industrial accident?
Depending on the case, compensation may include:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Lost income and loss of earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Permanent disability or disfigurement
- Life-care and long-term support costs
- Wrongful death damages for surviving family members
Serious industrial injuries require a forward-looking legal strategy focused on lifetime needs.
If you have been injured, or a family member has been injured or killed, as a result of an industrial accident, Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky’ attorneys will work tirelessly to help you get all the compensation to which you may be entitled—including payments for pain and suffering, emotional trauma, past, and future medical expenses, lost income, and future earnings. Contact us for a free consultation.
When should you engage an attorney after an industrial accident?
After an industrial accident, contact Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky as soon as possible—especially after a serious injury or fatal accident.
Industrial accidents often involve showing how systems failed. Critical evidence, such as maintenance records, safety logs, video footage, and machine data, can disappear quickly.
Early legal involvement helps protect evidence and prevent blame-shifting.