Compensation Lawyer for Lifeguards

Were you injured while working as a lifeguard? Was a member of your family killed while on the job? If so, you may have many questions about the legal options available to you. Can I apply for workers compensation benefits? Can I file a civil lawsuit to get my benefits? Regardless of the specific details surrounding your work incident, you can trust that our legal team is ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for your rights after an injury while working.

Here at the Normandie Law Firm, our team has decades of experience and is more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for your rights and receive the benefits or compensation that you are owed. To discuss the options with our lifeguard workers compensation attorneys, contact our firm as soon as possible. Our work-related injury lawyer for lifeguards are ready to guide you every step of the way.

Understanding the Risks Present to Lifeguards

Lifeguards, whether they are working in oceans or in pools, face a number of risks on the job. For example, they can encounter wet and slippery surfaces on pool decks or ocean platforms, potentially resulting in slip and fall accidents. They could also face risks during rescue operations or while they use rescue equipment. Since lifeguards work outdoors, they also face risks from being exposed to the weather (high temperature and the sun, specifically). Lifeguards may also be exposed to chemicals (in pools). In addition, both training and rescues may put a toll on their bodies.

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Common Injuries that May Occur

Some of the different injuries that lifeguards may suffer on the job may include the following:

• Slip and fall injuries, like head injuries, concussions, neck injuries, back injuries, and fractures
• Musculoskeletal injuries, like back injuries, knee injuries, foot injuries, from rescue operations, lifting rescue equipment, and overexertion
• Heat-related harm, such as dermatitis, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and dehydration
• Increased risk of skin cancer
• Skin irritation, burns, eye damage, respiratory harm, etc. from exposure to chemicals
• And more

Although statistics about workers compensation for lifeguards is not widely available, under California law lifeguards are eligible for workers compensation benefits (including medical care, indemnity, and death benefits) if there is an incident on the job. In addition, California law explicitly covers skin cancer in lifeguards.

Can I Apply for Workers Compensation Benefits?

Yes, you can apply to receive workers compensation benefits. A lifeguard who is injured at work can definitely submit an application for workers compensation benefits after an incident on the job. In general, getting workers compensation benefits after a work injury is simple; that is, the injured employee must seek medical care, report the incident to the employer, submit the necessary forms, and await a response from the workers compensation insurance (once the employer submits the forms). Typically, injured workers will get a response regarding their application within just 14 days.

Unfortunately, there are some situations that complicate applications for workers compensation, requiring the help of an attorney with expertise in lifeguard workers compensation claims. Examples of these situations can include the following:

• The employer denying you the proper forms
• The employer not submitting the forms to the insurance company
• The employer/insurance provider wrongfully denying the application for workers compensation benefits
• The employer not having enough workers comp coverage
• The employer not having any workers comp coverage

If any of these situations apply, injured employees will need to reach out to a lifeguard workplace accident attorney to ensure that they can still get their benefits.

When Can I File a Civil Lawsuit?

A lifeguard can sue his/her employer for workers compensation if any of the points above apply. That is, if your application is wrongfully denied or there is not enough or any coverage, then you can file a lawsuit. Even when employers and their insurance companies are not cooperating, lifeguards can receive workers compensation benefits by hiring a workers compensation lawyer. It is important to highlight that getting workers compensation benefits normally waives the right to file a civil lawsuit. However, there are some situations in which you can file a civil lawsuit in place of a workers compensation claim. For example, if your employer negligently caused the incident, you could file a civil lawsuit against your employer with the help of a medical bills workers comp lawyer. Similarly, if the incident was caused by a negligent third party (like a product manufacturer or a property owner), then you could have the right to file a civil lawsuit against the liable party/entity. To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of your right to sue, reach out to an attorney who specializes in lifeguard work injury lawsuits as soon as possible.

Our Attorneys who Handle Lifeguard Workers Comp Claims Can Help You!

If you are looking for a lawyer with experience in lifeguard workers compensation lawsuits, you can be certain that you can find guidance here at the Normandie Law Firm. Our experienced permanent injury workers comp lawyers are not afraid to take on any employer to protect the rights of our clients. Whether you sustained an injury or a loved one lost his or her life while working as a lifeguard, you can be certain that our lifeguard injury lawyers are more than ready to guide you every step of the way.

To ensure that we remain as accessible as possible to anyone looking for legal help after a workplace accident, our law firm offers free case evaluations. These include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our experts will be available to answer all your questions, address all your concerns, and ensure that you have all the information that you need to pursue your claim and recover what you are owed after your work accident. To schedule a free case review, contact us today.

Zero-Fee Guarantee: our workplace incident injury lawyers will be available to help you at absolutely no cost. We work on a Zero-Fee Guarantee, so you will not have worry about any upfront legal costs. Our firm also works on a contingency basis, so you will not be responsible for paying anything at all if your lawsuit is not successful. If you do not win, you simply will not pay anything at all.

Contact our firm today to learn more about how we can help you and your family.

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