Attorney for Workers’ Compensation Claims in Elsmere, DE
Workplace Injuries | Industrial or Manufacturing Accidents
Occupational Disease or Illness | Death on the Job
In today’s world, as companies cut more and more corners to maximize profits, the risk of injury in the workplace increases. As employers ask fewer and fewer employees to carry more of the load or fail to implement safety measures to minimize costs, it’s usually the workers who pay the price. If you have been hurt on the job because of the wrongful act of your employer, you have a right to pursue workers’ compensation benefits for your losses.
At the office of Michael J. Hood, LLC, we offer more than 31 years of experience to personal injury victims in Delaware. We pride ourselves on our straightforward approach — we will always keep you fully informed, telling you what you need to know even if it’s not what you want to hear. We will listen carefully to your story so that we can provide you with a realistic appraisal of the value of your case, as well as your likelihood of success. We will use our considerable skill, experience, knowledge and resources to help you seek full and fair compensation for all your losses, including lost wages and income, medical expenses, loss of companionship, and physical pain and suffering.
For a free initial consultation, contact us online or call our office at (302) 777-1000.
Workers’ Compensation Injuries
In the event of a workplace injury, you will need comprehensive counsel. We will assist you in gathering all relevant evidence to support your claim and will assist you in the preparation of all required documents.
Types of job-related injury claims include:
- Traumatic injuries resulting from workplace accidents, such as broken bones, burns, head or spinal cord injuries, paralysis or amputation
- Repetitive stress injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome or tendonitis
- Joint injuries, including knee, ankle, hip, shoulder, elbow or wrist injuries
- Neck and back deterioration or injury
- Accidental or wrongful death in the workplace
- Exposure to toxic substances or occupational illness or disease
Workers’ compensation laws govern only injuries caused by your employer or a coworker. If you are injured by the negligence of a third party, we can help you file a personal injury lawsuit in court to recover damages.
Contact the Office of Michael J. Hood
At our office, every client is entitled to a free case evaluation. To set up a private meeting with an experienced Delaware personal injury attorney, contact us online or call our office at (302) 777-1000. Our office is open Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., but we will meet with you evenings or weekends upon request. We will travel to your home or the hospital if necessary.
Michael J. Hood represents injured people across Delaware including Wilmington, Newark, Middleton, Seaford, Laurel, Milford, Brookside, Claymont, Pike Creek, Wilmington Manor, Elsmere, Edgemoor, New Castle, Chester, Springfield, West Chester and Broomall. Also serving New Castle County, Kent County and Sussex County in Delaware.