Wind Farm Worker’s Compensation Attorney

California is home to over 4,000,000 businesses and almost 40,000,000 residents who rely on electricity to power their homes, workplaces, community facilities, and resources like banks, schools, libraries, and even their vehicles. Today, the state gets about 40% of its electricity from natural gas generation and another 20% from solar power sources. However, wind energy is the next most promising renewable and clean power source. Currently, less than 10% of the electricity used in the state comes from these ten power facilities:

• Pomona Energy Storage Facility in Pomona, built in 2017
• Beacon BESS 1 in Kern County, built in 2018
• Crimson Energy Storage in Blythe, built in 2022
• El Centro BESS in El Centro, built in 2016
• Escondido Energy Storage in Escondido, built in 2017
• Mira Loma Energy Storage Facility in Ontario, built in 2017
• Vista Energy Storage System in Vista, built in 2018
• Gateway Energy Storage in Otay Mesa, built in 2020
• Battery Storage Project in Long Beach, built in 2021
• Vistra 500kV in Moss Landing, built in 2021

Hopefully, that number will increase significantly in the future to provide much more affordable, reliable, and environmentally friendly electricity for the communities throughout the state. However, that will only happen due to the workers’ hard work and skill in building and maintaining the wind farms. This labor intensive work requires working outdoors and in adverse conditions like rain and extreme heat. In addition, workers face many safety hazards even when the teams work carefully and focus on safety protocols. There are many challenges that come with working hundreds of feet in the air and carrying tools and equipment up countless steps on a ladder before beginning your assigned tasks.

If you have suffered a workplace injury while on the job at one of these wind farms, please know that you need only to make a single call to Kenmore Law Group for all the legal guidance and assistance you need to overcome the hardships and challenges created when you suffered an injury while on the clock at a wind farm. Our staff can be reached 24/7 to provide instant information and resources to help you with lost income, medical expenses, and other vital services. In addition, we hope that after you have gotten any medical assessment and treatment required for your injuries, you will consider a free consultation with the expert wind farm injury attorneys at Kenmore Law Group.

Once you have shared the facts of the incident, they will help you understand the process of opening a worker’s compensation claim and any other action that might aid you in covering your losses and expenses created by this unfortunate incident. Then, all the choices are yours, as you are never obligated to hire Kenmore Law Group or pursue any action. Our only goal is to ensure that all workplace injury victims understand the resources open to them and have the information to make well-informed choices to meet their immediate and long term needs. But please act swiftly as there are time limits to seek this help, which can be shorter than expected.

How Do I Know If I Am Covered By Worker’s Compensation?
Sadly, not everyone understands the many services the California worker’s compensation program provides and who it covers. The program is mandatory for all employers in the state. They are legally required to participate and pay the cost to cover all their employees with this vital insurance coverage. Any time a worker is hurt while on the job, they have the right to open a worker’s comp claim to assist them in the cost of medical care and other expenses that were created due to their workplace injuries. The program was designed to eliminate the financial burden suffered by injured workers and the many lawsuits filed against employers for workplace injury incidents. So, if you were hurt while working in a California wind farm, know that you have access to any medical care you need and exceptional insurance coverage to offset the cost of your care.
The Benefits Provided To Hurt Workers By Worker’s Compensation
The cost of medical care is through the roof. Even minor injuries can result in tens of thousands of dollars in medical expenses. The worker’s comp program determined that the cost of medical care is the primary reason injured workers were not seeking the care they needed when hurt at work. To eliminate this challenge and others, the program created this comprehensive benefits package that covers all workers in the state:

• Complete coverage of all medical expenses related to a workplace injury up to a total of $1,000,000
• The worker can receive up to 66% of their regular weekly income if they are unable to work while healing from their injuries suffered on the job
• If the worker suffers partial or permanent limitations or disabilities as a result of workplace injuries, they can receive long-term payments from the program to offset their limited earning potential
• If the hurt worker is never capable of returning to their job at the wind farm, the program will also provide free vocational training to help the employee prepare for a new career once they have healed from their injuries

It is critical to understand that many medical care providers will bill their services directly to the worker’s comp program, and you will never be asked to pay any deductible or co-pay for your care. In addition, the expenses for your medical care will not be considered part of your debt. Please reach out to Kenmore Law Group today to discuss your injuries and the process of opening a worker’s comp claim to assist you with your expenses and losses or if your employer has told you that you are not permitted to use this program.
Common Injury Incidents At Wind Farms
While most workers find the safety requirements of work at a wind farm reasonable and easy to follow, mishaps can occur in any workplace. Sadly, the odd working conditions of a wind farm mean that workers often do their jobs hundreds of feet in the air while standing on a ladder. So, the potential for these incidents is increased:

• Employees suffering a fall
• Tools or equipment being dropped and striking someone
• Injuries carrying heavy items or lifting large and bulky items
• Trip and fall or slip and fall injury incident
• Injuries caused by equipment malfunctions or safety issues

Severe Injuries Most Commonly Suffered By Wind Farm Workers
As with any vocation, there are many minor incidents that cause scrapes and bruises or even a minor laceration. However, because of the challenging nature of working at a wind farm, many severe injuries can occur. Unfortunately, due ot the location of the work areas and the equipment involved, many of the incidents result in the worker sustaining one or more of these very serious injuries:

• Severe lacerations or puncture wounds that include internal bleeding and damage to internal organs
• Partial or complete lacerations
• Broken or shattered bones
• Complete joint dislocations and destruction of the soft connective tissue of the joints
• Back, neck, and spinal cord injuries
• Compression or crushing injuries
• Electrical burns, shocks, or electrocution
• Contact burns
• Head injuries that can include skull fractures, brain bleeds, and other traumatic brain injuries
• Damage to the delicate facial skin, the eyes, ears, nose, or mouth

If you have been involved in an accident at the wind farm, you must seek a complete medical evaluation to ensure you were not severely injured, and the harm is masked by shock and adrenaline. Once you have been declared stable, please reach out to Kenmore Law Group to learn more about opening a worker’s comp claim and the services our legal team has to offer.
Can I Sue My Employer For Personal Injuries?
In most instances, an injured worker is not permitted to file a personal injury lawsuit against their employer. They must only use the benefits of the worker’s comp program to cover their losses and expenses. However, if the employer demonstrated complete disregard for the safety of their staff and that resulted in your injuries, you could have reason to pursue a lawsuit. Please reach out to the wind farm injury attorneys at Kenmore Law Group to discuss your claim and see if it meets the criteria for gross negligence and a personal injury lawsuit against your employer.

How Long Do I Have To Seek Assistance?
As a victim of a workplace injury, you have only 30 days from the date of the injury incident to open a worker’s comp claim. If you wait longer than 30 days, your claim will be immediately denied, and you will receive no assistance. If you have grounds for a personal injury lawsuit, the court allows you to file your claim two years from the incident date. After the two years have passed, your right to seek compensation and justice for the losses and expenses you incurred expires, and you are no longer permitted to file a lawsuit against your employer for that incident. Please make time today to contact the dedicated team at Kenmore Law Group to discuss the facts of your case and the time remaining to make these crucial choices.
No Upfront Legal Fees At Kenmore Law Group
As an injury victim, you are sure to face many monetary hardships. The team at Kenmore Law Group wants to ensure you have access to the legal services you need to secure any compensation or benefits owed to you, regardless of your current financial status. Therefore, our firm never charges any upfront legal fees or expenses. Instead, we only get paid after our work is completed, and you have the compensation needed to cover your legal costs. In addition, if our expert wind farm injury attorneys fail to win your case, you owe the firm nothing. Please do not hesitate to contact our staff today to learn more.