Were you injured on the job? If you work as a 911 dispatcher, it is important that you have the necessary representation. If you are looking for a 911 operator workers compensation attorney, look no further. Our experienced ambulance dispatcher workplace accident attorneys have decades of experience and are more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need. Whether you suffered a slip and fall, a trip and fall, or any other accident on the job, you could be entitled to workers comp benefits. Reach out to our legal team today to explore the legal options available to you.
The Normandie Law Firm has decades of experience and is more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for your rights after any sort of injury on the job. Whether you are in need of help with a workers compensation claim or you are interested in pursuing a civil lawsuit against your employer, our experts can help you.
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Common Workplace Injuries
There are a number of incidents that could occur in different workplaces, including emergency dispatch centers. These incidents may include slip and falls, trip and falls, falling object incidents, repetitive motion incidents, falls from broken chairs, and more. Some of the different injuries that may occur could include the following:
- Head injuries, including traumatic brain injuries
- Neck injuries, including sprains, pinched nerves, herniated discs, and more
- Back injuries, including herniated discs, slipped discs, nerve damage, etc.
- Joint injuries
- Dislocations
- Spinal cord injuries, which could cause paralysis or quadriplegia
- Nerve injuries, resulting in chronic pain or other conditions like CRPS
- Repetitive motion injuries, carpal tunnel, arthritis, etc.
- Psychological harm, including depression, anxiety, and burnout
- And more
Statistics on 911 Dispatcher Workplace Injuries
Although 911 operators and dispatchers may not face any danger in their field, they endure chronic stress, emotional trauma, as well as repetitive strain, which can put a toll on workers. Of course, a host of different incidents can occur in the actual workplace due to different hazards, which could lead to different injuries.
In a 2019 California study involving over 800 911 call takers and dispatchers, researchers found that 18 to 24% of participants showed PTSD symptoms consistent enough to need clinical evaluation. In the same study, they found that participants had elevated levels of depression and anxiety, which was linked to staffing shortages, mandatory overtime, and workload imbalance. In general, all dispatchers in California and the rest of the country are exposed to traumatic calls, which can contribute to vicarious trauma and psychological strain.
How to Apply for Workers Compensation
If you were injured on the job, you could have the right to apply to receive workers comp benefits. To do so, you will need to report the incident and the injuries that you suffered to your employer. You will need to seek immediate medical attention (your employer may refer you to their own doctor). If you go to another doctor, it is important that you highlight that the injury happened at work so that it is properly documented. Your employer will provide you with a workers comp application. You should fill out the necessary fields and return it to your employer, so that they can submit it to their workers compensation insurance. You will receive a response within 14 days, although it is possible to start receiving benefits sooner. If your claim is approved, you could receive a number of benefits, including coverage of all medical costs, temporary or permanent disability (this will be partial pay), retraining benefits, and more.
In general, the process of applying for workers compensation to get benefits is supposed to be simple. However, there are some cases in which it is necessary to for workers to file civil lawsuit. We will review situations in which an ambulance dispatcher who is injured at work will likely need to file a lawsuit in the following section.
Filing a Lawsuit with the Help of a 911 Dispatcher Injury Lawyer
In some cases, a 911 operator can sue his/her employer for workers compensation. These situations may include the following:
- The employer unfairly denies the workers compensation application
- The employer does not carry enough coverage to cover the workers injury
- The employer does not carry any workers comp coverage
In some cases, the employee may have the right to pursue a civil claim. For example, if the employer negligently caused the incident, then the employee will likely have grounds to sue, although they will not have the right to sue if they have already filed for workers comp. In addition, if the incident was caused by a negligent third party or entity, like a product manufacturer, for example, then this third party could be sued. When you file a civil claim, you could recover compensation for medical costs, lost pay, pain and suffering, and more.
To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the options available to you after a workplace accident, contact our firm and request to speak with a compensation lawyer for ambulance dispatchers.
Do I Really Need a Lawyer?
In general, injured employees do not need the help of a lawyer to get their benefits after a workplace accident. However, when employers do not have any coverage, do not have enough coverage, or refuse to fairly pay out benefits, injured workers have no choice but to resort to a lawyer. When you have our attorneys who handle 911 dispatcher workers comp claims on your side, you can trust that we will work tirelessly to protect your rights and get you the benefits that you are owed.
Contact the Normandie Law Firm Today
If you applied for workers compensation benefits after suffering a work injury, it is important that you reach out to a lawyer with experience in 911 operator workers compensation lawsuits. Here at our law firm, our medical bills workers comp lawyers have decades of experience and are more than ready to help you with your claim. At our firm, we believe that every injured employee deserves to be fairly compensated after an accident. Whether you are trying to get the workers comp benefits that you are owed or you are trying to pursue a civil lawsuit because your application was wrongfully denied, our team of experts can help you. Contact us today to discuss your options with a permanent injury workers comp lawyer.
Speak to an attorney who specializes in 911 dispatcher work injury lawsuits! To ensure that we remain accessible to all, our team offers free case reviews, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, an attorney with experience in 911 operator workers compensation will be available to provide you with all the information that you need to pursue your claim. Schedule a free case review today.
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