INJURED ON THE JOB? WE CAN HELP!
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Work-Related Injuries
A workplace injury is an injury or illness that occurs in relation to an employee's job. Most states narrow the definition of a workplace injury to one that "arises out of and in the course of employment" to prevent employees from pursuing compensation for injuries not directly caused by the job. Generally, a workplace injury occurs because the work environment is unsafe (the premises are dangerous, the equipment is defective, or the environment is contaminated with hazardous chemicals). In addition, jobs that require repetitive or complex movements (e.g., factory labor or heavy lifting) may cause injury.
Types of workplace injuries and illnesses that can be compensated include conditions that develop over time because of poor working conditions (for example, certain cardiovascular, digestive, and stress-related conditions). Additionally, a personal injury (including slip-and-fall injuries, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and others) caused by an on-the-job accident falls under workplace injury law. Finally, some psychological or emotional conditions resulting from a hostile workplace atmosphere can be compensated.
An employee who suffers a job-related injury or illness is entitled to workers' compensation: insurance or other funding (paid for by employers) that provides medical care and cash benefits for employees who suffer a job-related injury, sickness, or disability. In some states, certain employees (including farm, maritime, railroad employees, casual workers, and business owners) are excluded from workers' compensation.
Construction Accidents
Have you or a loved one been injured in a construction accident? Each year, thousands of construction workers have been injured in construction-related accidents. Whether it's a falling girder, a defective piece of equipment, or a bulldozer without a warning signal, construction workers are constantly exposed to dangerous work environments. As a result, they can suffer serious injuries resulting in a loss of employment, permanent disabilities, and a lifetime of medical bills. The California construction accident attorneys from the Gomez Law Firm have years of experience representing injured construction workers and know what it takes to bring these cases to a successful conclusion.
Because construction injury cases are complex, you will need an experienced construction accident attorney to handle them successfully. Construction cases typically require the injured worker to bring claims against contractors, subcontractors, developers, owners, material suppliers, architects, engineers, and insurance companies. All of these parties typically attempt to avoid liability for their wrongful conduct and pass it on to others. Additionally, construction cases frequently require expert witnesses-both medical and construction industry experts-to demonstrate both the cause of the accident and the nature and extent of the employee's injuries. Accordingly, without an experienced and aggressive construction accident attorney, an injured worker may suffer for years without any compensation while the construction lawsuit carries on.