Machinery & Equipment Injuries
Attorney in California

Crush injuries, amputations, and equipment malfunction accidents. Our experienced attorneys have recovered over $150 million for injured workers and accident victims across California. Free consultation — no fee unless we win.

What You Need to Know About Machinery & Equipment Injuries

If you've suffered a machinery & equipment injuries injury, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, permanent disability, and more. California law protects injured workers, but insurance companies routinely deny or undervalue legitimate claims.

At Nordanyan Law, we specialize in fighting for the maximum compensation our clients deserve. With a 99.9% win rate and over $150 million recovered, we have the experience and track record to handle even the most complex cases.

“Every injured worker deserves the same quality of legal representation as any corporation. That is the principle this firm was built on.”

How We Help

From the moment you contact us, we take over every aspect of your case so you can focus on recovery:

Filing and managing all paperwork and deadlines
Communicating with insurance companies on your behalf
Finding the best doctors for your treatment
Documenting your injuries for maximum compensation
Negotiating settlements or taking your case to trial
Ensuring you receive all benefits you're entitled to

No Fee Unless We Win

We work on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing upfront and nothing unless we win your case. Our success is directly tied to yours.

Cases We Have Won

$2,245,000
Workers' Compensation
$2,200,000
Workers' Compensation
$1,495,206
Workers' Compensation
$750,000
Personal Injury

Frequently Asked Questions

Are crush and amputation injuries always covered?+
Yes. Any injury sustained while operating or working near machinery is covered by workers' comp regardless of fault. Crush injuries, amputations, degloving, and fractures all qualify. These injuries also frequently support third-party product liability claims against the equipment manufacturer if the machine lacked guards, had defective design, or violated ANSI/OSHA standards.
What if my employer disabled the safety guards?+
Disabled or removed machine guarding is a serious-and-willful violation under Labor Code § 4553. If proven, your award increases by 50% (no cap on serious-and-willful penalties). Cal/OSHA citations are the strongest evidence — we coordinate with Cal/OSHA investigators and use citation records to support the § 4553 petition. Maintenance records and witness statements also help.
Can I sue the manufacturer of the machine that injured me?+
Yes — California product liability law allows claims against equipment manufacturers for design defects, manufacturing defects, and failure-to-warn. These third-party claims run alongside the workers' comp claim and are not capped by comp benefits. Successful product liability cases against manufacturers like Caterpillar, JLG, Genie, and forklift manufacturers routinely exceed $1M for serious injuries.
What about lockout/tagout violations?+
Cal/OSHA requires lockout/tagout procedures for any machinery being serviced or maintained. Violations that result in injury support both serious-and-willful workers' comp penalties AND OSHA citations. We pull Cal/OSHA citation history during investigation — repeat violations dramatically strengthen the case. Many of the worst injuries we see are from foreseeable lockout/tagout failures.
Can I get vocational retraining if I can't return to operating machinery?+
If your doctor restricts you from returning to work involving heavy machinery, you may qualify for the $6,000 Supplemental Job Displacement Benefits (SJDB) voucher for retraining. Workers with severe injuries (amputations, paralysis, traumatic brain injury) often also qualify for permanent and total disability. We evaluate every machinery-injury client for both pathways.

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David Abrahamian
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What Our Clients Say

“

I had a workers compensation case while working as a motorcycle mechanic, attorney Minas and the rest of his staff were helpful guiding me through the entire process. The pile of paperwork seemed endless. They helped find me Doctors for treatment and got me a nice settlement in the end. Will definitely recommend to others.

Edgar M.
Workers' Compensation
“

I highly recommend Nordanyan Law they are very professional. Katy and Sandra Are very accurate when it comes to communication, they answer your question pretty quickly. They strive to reserve your case quick. Outstanding service I'm very happy with this Law firm.

Ivonne F.
Workers' Compensation
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I'm incredibly grateful to the entire staff at Nordanyan Law firm for their outstanding work on my family's automobile injury case. From the beginning, the attorney David showed compassion, dedication, and professionalism. Thanks to David and the staff for their hard work and expertise that reached a favorable outcome.

Edo M.
Personal Injury — Automobile
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