Alabama Industrial Accident Lawyers
Working Hard for the Hard-Working in Alabama
Every day, hard-working people put themselves on the line to earn a living and take care of their families. But with hard work comes the potential for injury that can result in disability or even death. When a breadwinner is injured or killed, the entire family suffers.
At Cunningham Bounds, we understand the difficulties you are facing. Our industrial accident attorneys are dedicated to helping you move forward from your present circumstances and fighting for the compensation that addresses your unique needs and circumstances. Since 1958, our firm has represented thousands of clients in Alabama.
Over the years, we’ve recovered billions in verdicts and settlements, including:
- $20 million verdict: Wrongful death case for the family of a telephone company worker who was electrocuted on the job.
- $10.25 million verdict: Worker at a Target distribution center in Huntsville was struck by a motorized stock picker and severely injured.
- $9.5 million verdict: Worker suffered third-degree burns in an industrial accident.
- $5 million settlement: Wrongful death case for the family of a man who was crushed by two pipes that rolled off of a flatbed trailer.
- $4.975 million settlement: Worker suffered a partial amputation due to an industrial accident.
- $2.5 million verdict: Wrongful death case for the family of an elevator serviceman who died of asphyxiation after using a cleaning solvent that contained lethal chemicals.
Hear from Robert and Brenda Sharp about how we helped with their industrial accident case:
As you begin your search for trusted legal representation, don’t settle for less. Call Cunningham Bounds today at (251) 299-0101 for a free consultation.
The Risks of an Industrial Accident
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics or BLS, there were at least 2.2 million reported non-fatal workplace injuries in 2021, which is a number consistent with previous years.
Although workplace accidents have been steadily declining over the last several decades due to widespread safety improvements and increased regulations, many industries are still prone to worker accidents, both fatal and otherwise. This is especially true in industrial occupations such as manufacturing, construction, and gas and oil rig work.
In fact, one study using data from the BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries found that these industrial jobs are some of the most dangerous in America:
- Logging and forestry worker
- Sailor
- Dock/fishing worker
- Heavy machine operator
- Transportation worker
- Roofer
- Maintenance and machinery worker
- Woodworking machine operator or tender
Common Types of Industrial Accidents & Injuries
The consequences of an industrial accident – whether it’s a slip and fall accident or a crushing or “degloving” injury – can not only be traumatizing, but fatal too. Because industrial occupations rely on so much heavy machinery, workers without proper supervision or training may easily become hurt on the job.
Even when industrial workers are completely trained, licensed, and certified, another person’s negligence or lack of care on the job site can result in injuries.
Some of the most common injury risks associated with industrial accidents:
- Crushing injuries
- Electrocution
- Machine entanglement or malfunction
- Scaffolding failure
- Vehicle crashes and collisions
- Toxic chemical exposure
- Falling objects
- Falling from heights/ladders
- Muscle sprains and strains from overuse
- Slip, trip and fall accidents
- Lack of protective gear
Industrial Accident Cases We Handle
After an industrial accident, it’s important to speak with a qualified attorney who can represent your interests and seek fair compensation for your injuries. In some cases, you may be covered by workers’ compensation benefits that will account for your losses. In cases involving catastrophic, life-altering injuries, you may also need to consider civil legal action against a negligent party.
At Cunningham Bounds, we’ve been helping injury victims explore their legal options for over 60 years. Our award-winning and dedicated attorneys are here to help workers in Alabama and the rest of the U.S. after their lives are disrupted by an industrial accident.
In the past, our industrial accident cases have involved the following, and more:
The Cunningham Bounds Experience
A HISTORY OF LEGAL EXCELLENCE
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Throughout your case, our team will always be accessible, responsive, respectful, honest, and compassionate. Our clients can attest to our high level of service and the longstanding relationships we have forged with them.
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We believe in giving back to our community. We provide pro bono (no cost) legal services to those in our community who can’t afford legal representation. We also support local charitable organizations by donating our time, money, and expertise.
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Unlike most plaintiff law firms, we have our own appellate practice, which means we can stay involved in your case throughout the appeals process. We keep fighting until the case is over.
Record-Breaking Verdicts & Settlements
A HISTORY OF PURSUING MAXIMUM COMPENSATION
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$10.25 Million Workplace Injury at Target
Cunningham Bounds secured a $10.25 million verdict (and subsequent confidential settlement) for a worker at the Target distribution center in Huntsville, Alabama, who while working on top of an extended scissor lift was struck by a motorized stock picker and severely injured.
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$5 Million Settlement Over Industrial Incident
Cunningham Bounds obtained a $5 million settlement for the surviving family members of a man who was crushed by two polyethylene pipes that weighed nearly one ton.
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$4.975 Million Settlement in Industrial Case Involving Partial Amputation of a Limb
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$2.5 Million Verdict in Asphyxiation Case
Cunningham Bounds achieved a $2.5 million jury verdict for the wrongful death of an elevator serviceman who died of asphyxiation after using a cleaning solvent that contained a lethal chemical.
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$1.7 Million Verdict for Man in Industrial Fall
Our client was injured when the wire ropes in a man lift suddenly retracted, causing him to fall.
"These guys are just that good."There are not many plaintiff’s firms that impress the way these guys do.
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