A Michigan State University physician recently reported in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine the first documented case linking death in the workplace to second-hand smoke. According to the study, a young woman collapsed and died only 20 minutes after starting her shift at a bar where she was employed as a waitress. Her co-workers said that she appeared to be perfectly healthy when she arrived for her shift. The autopsy revealed that she died of an acute asthma attack brought on by second-hand smoke.
When a person dies while on the job, his or her family members may have a claim for wrongful death. A wrongful death suit is intended to compensate family members for the emotional and financial losses suffered after the death of a loved one. Often, when a person dies while at work, his or her employer may have been responsible for causing the death. An experienced Birmingham wrongful death lawyer can help you determine whether a wrongful death suit is appropriate in your case.
If you have lost a loved one due to an accident in the workplace that was caused by the negligent or reckless actions of another, you should contact an experienced Birmingham wrongful death lawyer to discuss the details of your case. Our team of experienced attorneys can help you seek justice for your loss. We handle wrongful death cases in Bessemer, Birmingham, Fairfield, Helena, Homewood, Hoover, Irondale, Mountain Brook, Tarrant, Trussville, and Vestavia Hills. The Birmingham wrongful death lawyers at The Walker Law Firm work on a contingent fee basis, which means that you don't pay a fee unless there is a monetary recovery in your case.
