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Lathe Accidents

Michael Agruss

Written and Reviewed by Michael Agruss

  • Managing Partner and Personal Injury Lawyer at Mike Agruss Law.
  • Over 20 years of experience in Personal Injury.
  • Over 8000+ consumer rights cases settled.
  • Graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law: Juris Doctor, 2004.

 

A lathe is a tool that rotates and shapes a piece that is being worked on, which could be wood, metal, or another material, by turning the material against changeable cutting tools. Typically, lathes are equipped with an array of safety features to protect workers, however when these safety devices fail or are installed improperly, accidents can occur. 

If you have been injured in a lathe accident, contact Mike Agruss Law for a free consultation. We are a Chicago-based injury law firm representing individuals (and their families) who have suffered an injury in an accident. We will handle your case quickly and advise you every step of the way, and we will not hesitate to go to trial for you. Lastly, Mike Agruss Law is not paid attorneys’ fees unless we win your case. Our no-fee promise is that simple. You have nothing to risk when you hire us – only the opportunity to seek justice. 

Common Lathe Injuries

Lathes are used in both industrial and smaller shop settings and they can be one of the most dangerous tools used. Accidents involving lathes result in hundreds of serious workplace injuries and deaths every year due to material kickbacks, flying chips from the materials being worked on, and hair, fingers, or clothing being caught in the machine. This often occurs when safety devices are defective, missing, or have been altered to increase the productivity of a lathe. 

The most common types of lathe injuries include:

  • Amputations
  • Nerve damage
  • Loss of vision
  • Electrocution
  • Broken bones
  • Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
  • Spinal injuries 

Injuries from a lathe accident can severely alter the life of the victim, including disability, disfigurement, loss of the ability to work, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and wrongful death. 

If you or a loved one has suffered injuries due to negligence on the job site or a defective product, an experienced personal injury lawyer can review your claim and determine if there were unsafe working conditions, potential OSHA violations, and other hazards that may have existed at the time of your accident. They will also determine who may be liable for your injuries and damages and what compensation you may be entitled to.

We at Mike Agruss Law are proud to serve our fellow citizens in personal injury cases, especially when you or a loved one has been injured, and we are fully committed to protecting your rights and ensuring that the other party is held legally accountable when negligence occurs. We will fight until the very end to ensure that you are fully compensated for all injuries and losses resulting from the accident, including medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering, and you won’t owe us a dime for our services.

We see you as a person, not just a client – and that makes us better at work we do. We listen. We learn your story. And, as we help you get the money you deserve, we go above and beyond in a way most law firms never could and never would. Because we’re not just lawyers. And you’re not just a client. We’re friends, neighbors, family. We’re all people and here at Mike Agruss Law, we put People, First

Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people, not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal. Our unique formula has earned us over 900 outstanding client reviews on our website, an A+ BBB rating, and over 120 five-star reviews on Google.  Call 888-572-0176, e-mail us at [email protected] or schedule a meeting with us here. We’re here 24/7. 

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