Injured At Work By Falling Lumber

Most people head to work each day without thinking about the potential safety hazards they might encounter. Typically, the focus is on the tasks that must be completed and getting the job done in the time provided. However, with employers wanting more for less, workers are given less time to complete the tasks assigned to them. So, safety issues can be overlooked or unnoticed because of the added stress to do more and get it done as quickly as possible. Sadly, this demand to accomplish more work in less time often results in an innocent worker suffering a workplace injury, some of which can result in significant injuries.

If you or a loved one was recently injured at work by falling lumber, please know that the staff at Kenmore Law Group is just a phone call away. You might be worried that your employer is going to punish you for suffering an injury or making a worker’s compensation claim to cover the cost of your medical care. Or you might not even be aware of the coverage you are entitled to to help cover the expenses and losses of your on the job injuries. But rest assured, the staff at Kenmore Law Group is ready to help you secure the compensation that is owed to you and hold your employer accountable if the harm you sustained was because they were disregarding employee safety.

It is also crucial to know that you can reach out to the Kenmore Law Group team 24/7 to learn more about the benefits provided by worker’s comp and how to secure them. Our experts are eager to ensure that you get the help you need as quickly as possible to prevent you from suffering sleepless nights worrying about the cost of medical care or, even worse, refusing to seek medical care for your injuries because you are afraid of racking up substantial medical debt. We also hope that you will take advantage of our offer for a free consultation with an expert falling lumber injury attorney to discuss the injury incident and determine if you might have grounds for a lawsuit to seek additional compensation from your employer or another person or business entity who is liable for your injuries. All we ask is that you contact our dedicated team quickly, as there are time limits for you to take action to get the help you need and deserve after being injured at work by falling lumber.

How Do I Know If I Am Covered By Workers Compensation?
All workers in California should know that worker’s compensation covers them. Employers are legally obligated to participate in the program and provide this insurance coverage to workers at no charge. In addition, an employee has the right to use the worker’s comp program and receive benefits for any workplace injury without the need for their employer to approve them opening the claim. If you have asked your employer to assist you in opening a workplace injury claim because you were injured at work by falling lumber, and they refused, please contact Kenmore Law Group today for assistance. Our team is here to ensure you get the medical care and financial assistance you deserve after suffering any injuries while doing your job and working to support yourself and your loved ones.

What Benefits Are Provided To Injured Workers By Worker’s Comp?
You will be pleased to learn that the California worker’s comp program is one of the most robust in the country. It offers exceptional benefits to ensure injured workers can overcome the financial challenges of a workplace injury without sustaining significant personal debt. The benefits provided for each workplace injury incident include:

• Coverage of the victim’s medical expenses related to the workplace injury up to a value of $1M, which can consist of hospital costs, doctor’s bills, the expenses related to surgery or other procedures, prescribed medication and essential medical device costs, and the bills for therapy or rehabilitation just to name a few of the covered items and services
• If the injury victim is unable to return to work immediately after the injury incident, worker’s comp can provide up to 66% of the worker’s regular weekly pay to be used in replacement of their earned income
• In cases where the falling lumber injuries result in permanent physical limitation or disability, the program offers partial and permanent disability compensation to help overcome the victim’s reduced future earning potential
• For victims who will never be capable of returning to their previous job, worker’s comp offers free vocational training to help prepare the worker for a new career that meets their new level of capability

While it is not often dwelled upon, workplace injuries are a part of life and earning a living. However, when these unfortunate event occur, the employee should not face financial ruin because they were simply doing their job and suffered an on the clock injury. Please contact Kenmore Law Group today if you face any issues opening a worker’s comp claim after being injured at work by falling lumber. Our staff is here 24/7 to help.

When Can I Sue My Employer Or Another Entity For My Injuries At Work Due To Falling Lumber?
In most instances where an employee is injured at work, they are not permitted to sue their employer for compensation. Instead, they are legally required to open a worker’s comp claim and use those benefits to cover their losses and expenses. However, in rare cases where the injuries were caused by the employer’s gross negligence, the victim can sue the company. Gross negligence would be incidents where the employer demonstrated disregard for worker safety, such as refusing to repair a damaged piece of equipment or eliminate a known safety hazard in the workplace.

The second scenario that allows the injured worker to file a personal injury lawsuit is when the responsible party is not their employer. For example, if you were shopping for work supplies at a Home Depot store or a Lowes and were hurt by falling lumber, you could have grounds to sue the store. Or if the falling lumber incident was caused by another contractor or property owner other than your boss, you might be permitted to sue them if negligence was a factor in the injury incident.

Clearly, there are many complexities to the legal system that will impact your ability to file a personal injury lawsuit after suffering injuries from falling lumber. To better understand when you could sue for more compensation beyond the benefits offered by worker’s comp, please reach out to Kenmore Law Group today to discuss your case with a seasoned falling lumber injury lawyer. They will explain all your options and how to secure all the compensation available to you under the law.

How Long Do I Have To Take Action After Being Injured At Work By Falling Lumber?
Victims of any workplace injury must understand they have only 30 days from the date of their injury incident to open a claim with the worker’s comp program. If the case is not opened within that time, your claim will be denied and you will not receive any benefits for the injuries and losses due to that on the job injury incident. So it is always wise to confirm the status of your worker’s comp claim, even if your employer stated they have opened a claim and it is being processed.

If you have grounds for a personal injury lawsuit against your employer due to gross negligence or someone else because their negligence caused or contributed to your falling lumber injuries, you have two years from the date of the injury incident to file a claim with the court. If the case is not filed with the court in two years, you lose the right to seek compensation via a lawsuit once the time limit has expired. It is also critical to understand there are minimal exceptions that would provide the victim additional time to file a lawsuit once the time limit has passed. Please contact Kenmore Law Group today to discuss the facts of your workplace falling lumber injury incident with our expert legal staff to determine the options available to seek compensation and benefits before it is too late.

No Upfront Legal Fees At Kenmore Law Group
When you work with Kenmore Law Group, you will quickly see why clients are so impressed with our staff and client-friendly policies. The most helpful of those policies is that you are never asked to pay any upfront fees or expenses when you hire Kenmore Law Group to handle a legal matter on your behalf. Instead, we only get paid after the case is resolved, and you have the compensation needed to cover your legal fees and expenses. Our staff knows that many injury victims never get the legal assistance needed because they cannot afford to cover upfront legal costs. Our straightforward policy eliminates that issue.

Finally, if the legal experts at Kenmore Law Group fail to win your case and deliver the needed compensation, we get nothing. You do not owe us for our time or investment in preparing, filing, and litigating your case unless we deliver the win and compensation we pledged to get for you. Please make time at your earliest opportunity to get in touch with the caring staff at Kenmore Law Group. We are here to help you get the help you need to overcome the hardships and financial issues due to being injured at work by falling lumber.