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Do you know what the second most dangerous industrial job in Virginia is? Well, according to the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry the answer is non-construction laborers. As an experienced Virginia personal injury attorney I know that fatal industrial accidents are more frequents than you may expect. In fact today in Chesapeake, Virginia (VA) police are now investigating a fatal industrial accident at the Cahoon Plantation Golf Course.
There aren't a lot of details about the accident yet but we do know that the worker involved was killed by a piece of grounds maintenance equipment. Our thoughts go out to his family and we know this is a difficult time for them. We also know that no amount of money can bring a loved one back
However, if the equipment was defective the family may have a case if the injury was caused by the negligence or malfeasance of another company rather than by the company he worked for.
There isn't any news as to whether the worker was a contractor or an employee of Cahoon plantation. If there is a third party involved there are situations when a worker can receive workers' compensation benefits and still bring a lawsuit against a third-party company, person or entity that is not the worker's employer. Each industrial accident case is different. We recommend viewing our frequently asked questions to get a better idea on whether you may have a case.
About the Editors: Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton is a Virginia injury law firm whose attorneys focus on personal injury and accident law and have experience handling wrongful death cases. We have offices in Virginia Beach and Hampton, VA, but we're ready to come to you anywhere in Virginia if your family member or loved one was killed as a result of someone else's carelessness.
Rick Shapiro and James Lewis have been named to the National Million Dollar Advocates Form since 2009 and listed among the Best Lawyers in America since 2008. Shapiro and Lewis have also been named Virginia Super Lawyers for Personal Injury Law since 2010. Fewer than 5 percent of lawyers are chosen for this professional honor. In addition, ours was the first injury law firm in Virginia to join Primerus, a select group of highly ethical and respected law firms.
Our VA personal injury firm has the highest rating of AV from Martindale-Hubbell, a national lawyer ranking organization, which means we have a reputation for preeminent legal skill.
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