Injured On A Golf Cart At Work Attorney

Golf carts are very popular across the State of California. There are almost 1,000 golf courses of all kinds, from country clubs to city courses, and many other places where you see golf carts being used for work-related tasks. They say that horses were the first off-road vehicle man ever used. Golf carts are like that, but on four wheels, and are used in a variety of ways for different organizations. They perform well in a limited fashion in places like the smaller warehouses that need personnel transportation, or as service vehicles for staff doing small maintenance at apartment complexes. If you have been injured at work and need an injured on a golf cart at work attorney, the Kenmore Law Group is ready to take your phone call. There is some information we want to share about the worker’s compensation program in the State of California before you file your claim.

The opportunity for accidents that involve a golf cart in some manner is a long list when you take into account how many different ways a golf cart can be utilized, and how many of them there are. Most of the time, the jobs themselves are not high risk, but with the volume of traffic from what is around them as they move around an apartment complex or a busy warehouse, you quickly get the idea that they can be as risky to operate as every other vehicle, and more so when you know they offer very little protection. With the most significant volume present at a golf course, and the drivers might have had a couple of drinks, the risks are easier to understand.

When you need an injured on a golf cart at work attorney, please call the Kenmore Law Group. We are available around the clock to talk to you. If you have questions, we will get you the answers. The next thing we will do is get you scheduled with a free initial in-person consultation as soon as you have the time in your schedule to meet with an injured on a golf cart at work attorney.

In our first meeting, we will review the details regarding your accident and the injuries you received. We will document the information that led up to your injury incident, the specifics of the injuries, as well as any other information you want to share about the experience. Our legal staff at the Kenmore Law Group will review all the information and be ready to review with you the worker’s compensation benefits available to you. The first thing we want to tell you about, though, is the time limit for getting a claim filed with worker’s compensation in California.

What Is The Time Limit For Filing A Claim With Worker’s Compensation In California?
A standard injury accident has a time limit of 30 calendar days to file a worker’s compensation claim, and the time limit starts on the date of your accident. If you wait longer than 30 days after the date to file your claim with worker’s compensation, it will likely be denied. There are some exceptions where the time limit is different, and one of them is regarding any injury diagnosed as caused by cumulative trauma.

Cumulative Trauma And Workplace Injuries
Cumulative trauma is a cause of injury that takes place over an extended period of time and usually involves a repetitive task that causes damage in small increments. The injuries are an accumulation of events like lifting heavy items, typing, or other innocuous tasks. When you have been diagnosed as suffering from a cumulative trauma injury, you still have the ability to file a claim. The time limit for filing is one year and begins on the date of the first day of work you missed because of the injury.

The Typical Injuries And Hazards In A Golf Cart Work-Related Accident
When you operate a golf cart as part of your daily job, or find yourself around a golf cart in any area or industry where golf carts are operating, you can expect some common types of injuries. The hazards are even greater when you consider golf carts, like any vehicle. There will likely be issues when driving a cart in an area where alcohol is often consumed by people who themselves are driving a golf cart around. In a commercial environment, you encounter the same risks there as any jobsite, warehouse, or apartment complex. Kenmore Law Group has years of experience on our legal team when dealing with worker’s compensation injury claims. This lets them see almost all the different kinds and types of injuries and hazards that might occur. What these injuries and accident hazards all have in common is that no matter how big or small, they are going to be covered by worker’s comp insurance. The most often seen injuries and hazards our team and clients see are:

• Bruises and sprains from being bumped into by other equipment, carts, cars, and debris
• Broken or fractured bones and crushed limbs caused by objects being dropped on the cart, both in nature, as well as in something like a large distribution warehouse
• Ligament or muscle damage due to limbs being twisted or dislocated, if a cart runs over someone, or if an employee attempts to dodge the cart or other hazards
• Back and neck injuries due to collisions with other carts or automobiles in parking lots and garages

Additional common hazards we see are more closely tied to the environment where the accident occurs and to the location where the golf cart is being driven. Examples of some of these are

• Lack of traction due to rain or slippery conditions, causing a rollover accident or a minor collision
• Vehicular collisions in a busy parking lot, enclosed areas with limited visibility, or a parking garage

What Injuries Are Covered By Worker’s Compensation In The State Of California?
There is no specific list of injuries that are covered or not covered by worker’s compensation insurance. Any injury should be covered for any employee in the State of California who is injured on the job. Every employer in the State of California is required to purchase and fund the worker’s comp program insurance for its employees. There are some things that would not receive coverage, but don’t have anything to do with the injury itself. If the employee is found to have been responsible for the accident in a manner not having to do with the job, a claim might not get approved. Examples like being under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or committing an act of self-harm, would fall into this category. Please get in touch with the Kenmore Law Group if you need an injured on a golf cart at work attorney.

The Key Benefits Offered By The Worker’s Compensation Insurance Program In California
Every employee who is provided coverage by worker’s compensation and gets injured at work may receive the following injury benefits that include, but are not limited to:

• A total not to exceed 1 million dollars for medical care costs for hospital and doctor’s bills, emergency room treatment, the costs of all required devices like a wheelchair, prescription and over the counter drugs, all therapy and rehabilitation, and any other associated costs
• Any employee who is unable to return to work until they have fully recovered from their injuries will receive up to 66% of their regular weekly income from the program under short term disability for no longer than 104 weeks
• If any employee suffers long-term limitations or disability due to that workplace injury, the program provides long-term disability payments for as long as required
• If an employee suffers an injury that stops them from returning to work in their former job, worker’s compensation will provide free vocational training for them to find a new job and role after they have been cleared to come back to work by medical staff

If you experience any type of injury at work, please request a complete medical assessment. If you have additional injuries that you are unaware of, this step will make sure they are found and correctly diagnosed. When you need an injured on a golf cart at work attorney, please call the Kenmore Law Group. We are ready to help whenever you call.

Suing Your Employer After A Worker’s Compensation Claim Is Filed For A Work-Related Injury
Typically, you are not permitted to sue your employer if they provided worker’s compensation insurance for you. Worker’s compensation is an exclusive remedy for injured employees. What this means is that it is a no fault or liability coverage that will cover the employee. The insurance through worker’s comp doesn’t require either to be determined before paying benefits.

There are circumstances in which an employee can sue their employer for an injury. The company must have committed gross negligence leading to the cause of the accident and the circumstances surrounding it. It must be shown that they acted with a reckless disregard for the safety of their employees. This is called gross negligence. Gross negligence in California is defined as willful misconduct or a reckless disregard for the safety of others. If that can be proven, then there is an opportunity to win a lawsuit for personal injury in addition to collecting on the worker’s compensation claim. You cannot sue for damages covered by worker’s comp. You are allowed to sue for other damages or for damages that were not fully covered. This includes things like the balance of your lost income during your short-term disability, any loss or damage to your personal equipment, as well as pain and suffering. Kenmore Law Group also has the experience to represent you if an investigation indicates that this is what has occurred.

Upfront Expenses And The Kenmore Law Group Policy
When you hire the Kenmore Law Group for assistance or representation in a legal matter, you will not be charged upfront legal fees of any kind before we take on your case. We will bill you only after you get the compensation from your claim or lawsuit. If we represent you and fail to win your lawsuit, we will not bill you for any services. Please get in touch with the Kenmore Law Group to get an experienced injured on a golf cart at work attorney working on your claim or lawsuit. We believe everyone is entitled to the benefits provided by worker’s compensation when they suffer a workplace injury.