Last updated 8 months ago
If you want to learn more about worker’s compensation law and your rights after construction injuries, then explore the helpful links below.
For more information, contact Affleck and Gordon at (678) 733-9825.
Last updated 8 months ago
Most employees associate worker’s compensation with physical injuries at the workplace. Mental health injuries received from your place of employment can be just as detrimental to daily life. Know your worker’s compensation rights for mental health injuries by watching this brief video.
In many states, employees need to prove their mental health injuries are a direct result of an event that occurred during work hours. Some states require proof of a physical injury in addition to your mental health injury in order to award worker’s compensation. Check with your employer and your state’s Worker’s Compensation Board for more information on compensation for mental health injuries.
If you have questions about your rights for mental health injuries incurred at work, then contact Affleck and Gordon. We’ve been representing workers suffering from injuries for over 30 years. Call us today at (678) 733-9825.
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The materials available at this website are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Use and access to this website or any of the links contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed at or through this site are the opinions of the individual author and may not reflect the opinions of the firm or any individual attorney.
Last updated 9 months ago
Being injured during work hours is a stressful situation, but you do have options for financial and medical recovery. As an injured employee, you have worker’s compensation rights. Know how to handle your worker’s compensation case with a qualified attorney.
- DO Report the Incident Immediately
After your accident or injury occurs, report the incident to your supervisor immediately. By doing so, the incident will be fresh in your mind and you can accurately explain what happened. Ask your supervisor for a copy of your incident report so you can give the document to your worker’s compensation lawyer. If your supervisor is unavailable immediately after your accident, then write down what happened so you have a detailed written record.
If your worker’s compensation case goes to court, then remember to be honest. Tell the court exactly what happened on the day of your accident. Be straightforward with your actions and your employer’s actions after you reported the incident. Be direct with your answers, but don’t volunteer information unless you’re explicitly asked. If you don’t know the answer to a question, then simply admit your inability to answer rather than guessing.
Consult a doctor immediately after your injury. The severity of your injury will determine whether you consult an emergency room doctor or your own personal physician. Your company may have a list of approved doctors who treat injuries suffered on the job. For your worker’s compensation case, your doctor will supply your employer with a record of your appointment. Their assessment will determine when you can return to work and your expected medical expenses. During your visit, request another copy of your medical records to go to your worker’s compensation attorney.
- DON’T Settle Until You’re Satisfied
If you feel uncomfortable with the settlement your employer is offering, then don’t accept it. Involve your worker’s compensation attorney from the beginning so they can help you throughout the case. You have rights to receive a fair amount of worker’s compensation.
Have you recently been injured at work? Consider working with the expert worker’s compensation attorneys at Affleck and Gordon. Call us today at (678) 733-9825 to schedule a consultation.
Disclaimer:
The materials available at this website are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Use and access to this website or any of the links contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed at or through this site are the opinions of the individual author and may not reflect the opinions of the firm or any individual attorney.
Last updated 9 months ago
Injuries at the workplace happen every day. At construction sites, there are dangerous building materials and heavy machinery that pose a greater risk to workers. Take extra caution to avoid these common construction site injuries and the need for a worker’s compensation attorney.
While working on scaffoldings, many construction workers slip or fall from various heights, leading to injury. If scaffolds are not used or positioned properly, then they present safety hazards and potential worker’s compensation cases. It’s important that scaffoldings are rigid, stable, and capable of carrying their assigned weight.
There are nearly 25,000 injuries every year caused by tripping or falling off a ladder. Ladders are very common throughout a construction site, but it’s important to use the correct ladder for a specific job. Operating a ladder is a two-person job. One person should be carefully climbing the ladder while a second person secures the ladder and ensures his coworker’s wellbeing.
Construction materials near stairways are hazards that workers may trip over while descending stairs. Slipping and tripping on stairways are very common injuries among construction workers. It’s important to clear stairways of construction materials, debris, and other dangerous objects.
Construction trenches are dug below ground and give workers adequate footing on the surrounding walls. Collapsing trenches pose a major threat to the safety of construction workers. While accidents happen, some trenches are poorly designed and collapse due to the error of the employer’s engineer.
Operating any kind of heavy machinery poses a safety risk to the operator and bystanders. Your employer should thoroughly train you and your coworkers on safely operating forklifts. Even if you caused a forklift accident, you may still have a worker’s compensation case if your employer did not provide adequate training.
If you’ve been injured at a construction site, then discuss your worker’s compensation case with the expert attorneys at Affleck and Gordon. Call us today at (678) 733-9825.
Disclaimer:
The materials available at this website are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Use and access to this website or any of the links contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed at or through this site are the opinions of the individual author and may not reflect the opinions of the firm or any individual attorney.
Last updated 9 months ago
If you’d like to learn more about all aspects of worker’s compensation, then check out these articles and websites.
- Explore some general suggestions about how to file for worker’s compensation. Regulations will vary based upon which state you live in, but this guide offers a good starting point.
- For more information about the common occupational disease, carpal tunnel syndrome, check out this article.
For more information about any of these topics, call Affleck and Gordon at (678) 733-9825 today.
