Were you injured while you were working as a roofer? If so, it is important that you reach out to an experienced roofer workers compensation attorney as soon as possible. You could have the right to apply for workers compensation and receive benefits. Based on the details surrounding the specific incident, you could also have the right to file a lawsuit against your employer if your benefits were unjustly denied or even if there was gross negligence leading up to the incident. Without a doubt, you may have a number of questions about the options available to you. If you are interested in discussing the legal options available to you, please do not hesitate to reach out to an attorney who specializes in roofer work injury lawsuits.
Here at the Normandie Law Firm, our lawyers have decades of experience and are more than ready to take care of your claim. Contact our attorneys who handle roofer workers comp claims today to discuss the options available to you after a work injury.
Our Recent Verdicts and Settlements
$2.5 Million
$1.1 Million
$1.5 Million
$600,000
$525,000
$734,851
Common Roofer Workplace Injuries
Some of the most common roofer workplace incidents involve falls, including falls from roofs and falls from ladders. Injuries could also occur from repetitive motions, heavy lifting, handling sharp tools, a lack of adequate protective equipment, exposure to heat, etc.
Some examples of the injuries that could occur on the job could include the following:
- Head injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, blunt trauma, and concussions
- Neck injuries and back injuries, including herniated discs, compression injuries, etc.
- Musculoskeletal injuries, in general (including strains)
- Cuts, lacerations, and abrasions (most frequently to hands and fingers)
- Heat illness, including heat exhaustion, heat stroke, increased risk of dehydration, etc.
- And more
Statistics on Roofer Injuries – in 2021, the roofing contractor industry had a non-fatal injury rate of about 3.6 per 100 full-time workers, which was a 16% increase of the previous year. Because the risk of injury is higher than other industries, the workers comp premium for roofers can be up to 35% of payroll.
No matter the specific injury that occurs, it is important that you discuss the legal options available to you with an attorney with expertise in roofer workers compensation as soon as possible. Our team is ready to guide you every step of the way.
Can I File a Workers Compensation Claim?
Yes, in general, injured employees have the right to apply for workers compensation to receive workers compensation benefits. The process of applying for workers comp is designed to be a simple process. The injured employee must report the incident and the injury to the employer and must seek medical care. Although the injured employee could go to their own doctor, they will also need to visit the employer’s affiliated doctor. Whatever medical care received, it is important that the work injury is properly documented. After you report the incident, your employer will need to provide you with a workers comp form, which you will need to complete and return. They will submit the form to their workers comp insurance provider, and you will need to wait for a decision. In general, employees should get a decision within 14 days, although they may start receiving benefits much sooner.
Unfortunately, this process is not always simple. Some complex situations that may require the help of a lawyer with experience in roofer workers compensation lawsuits could include the following:
- Employers not carrying enough workers comp coverage to cover the claim
- Employers not carrying any workers comp coverage
- Employers or providers unfairly denying workers comp applications
When any of these statements are true, then affected employees should reach out to a compensation lawyer for roofers. Even when there are issues with the normal process, roofers can receive workers compensation benefits by hiring a workers compensation lawyer and fighting for their rights.
To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the options available to you, reach out to a work-related injury lawyer for roofers as soon as possible.
In What Situations Can I File a Lawsuit?
As briefly mentioned above, a roofer can sue his/her employer for workers compensation if the claim is wrongfully denied, if there is no insurance coverage, or if there is not enough insurance coverage. There are other situations in which employees may be able to file lawsuits instead of workers comp claims. First and foremost, it is important to highlight that by filing a workers comp claim, employees waive their right to file a civil claim, so it is important to weigh options before pursuing any claim.
If the employer negligently caused the incident, for example, then the employee could pursue a personal injury claim with the help of a roofer injury lawyer. In some cases, other parties could be liable. More specifically, negligent third parties, like contractors, cleaning companies, product manufacturers, etc., could be liable and could be sued. For more information about the options available for a roofer who is injured at work, please do not hesitate to reach out to our law firm as soon as possible.
Contact the Normandie Law Firm
If you are ready to discuss your right to sue with a medical bills workers comp lawyer, please do not hesitate to reach out to our firm as soon as possible. Here at the Normandie Law Firm, our experts have decades of experience and are more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for your rights and recover the payout that you are owed. If you were injured on the job as a roofer, we can help you. Contact our team today to speak with a permanent injury workers comp lawyer.
Free Case Reviews: our firm offers free case evaluations, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our workers comp lawyers will be available to answer all your questions, address your concerns, and ensure that you have access to all the information that you need to fight for your rights. To schedule a free case review, contact us today.
Zero-Fee Guarantee: you will never have to pay upfront legal costs for your roofer workers injury claim. Since our firm works on a strict contingency basis, you will not be responsible for paying anything at all if your claim is not successful. If you do not win, you will simply not pay anything.
Contact our roofer accident lawyers today to learn more about your options if you were injured on the job.
Other Pages on Our Website Related to This Topic
Plumber Workers Compensation Attorney
Compensation Lawyer for Vet Techs
Spectrum Employees Worker’s Compensation Lawyer
