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Welding Accidents and Injuries

In the manufacturing and construction industries, welding is essential for various projects that require joining metal materials through high-heat applications. Despite regulations in place governing welding practices, it remains a dangerous job, with an estimated 500,000 workers injured annually.

Types of Welding

Common welding techniques include:

• Electron beam welding
• Resistance welding
• Forge welding
• Oxy-fuel welding
• Laser beam welding
• Electric arc welding

No matter the method, welding can pose serious risks if safety measures are not strictly adhered to. Injuries from welding accidents can result from inhaling toxic fumes, such as zinc oxide, which can be released when cutting or welding galvanized metal. Common injuries associated with welding accidents include:

• Severe burns damaging internal organs, eyes, lungs, and skin.
• Vision loss due to burns, significantly affecting a worker’s daily life and ability to provide for themselves and their families.

Your Legal Rights After a Welding Accident

If a welding accident in Florida results from equipment failure, user error, or inadequate training, the law mandates that a safe work environment must be maintained. Investigations often reveal that most welding accidents could have been prevented with proper precautions and safeguards. When contractors and employers neglect their duty to create a safe workplace, victims of welding accidents may pursue compensation for their injuries, medical treatment, and other life-altering costs.

Get Help from Experienced Welding Accident Attorneys

At Clause Law Group, our dedicated Florida workplace accident attorneys are committed to helping injured workers obtain compensation for their physical injuries and associated economic losses. In the unfortunate event that a worker loses their life due to a welding incident, our legal team can assist the deceased’s family in seeking compensation for funeral expenses, loss of companionship, guidance, and financial support resulting from the wrongful death.