Were you injured while you were working as a maintenance worker, janitor, or custodian? If so, it is important that you seek legal help as soon as possible. Based on the details surrounding the incident and the harm that you suffered, you could have the right to apply for workers compensation benefits; you may also have the right to file a civil lawsuit based on the details surrounding the incident. If you have questions about your right to file a claim, it is important that you seek legal help as soon as possible. Do not hesitate to reach out to our legal team as soon as possible.
How Normandie Law Firm Can Help: Our janitor workers compensation attorneys have decades of experience and are more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need. Our firm has decades of experience and are committed to helping injured workers fight for their rights after an accident. If you are ready to discuss the legal options available to you with our experienced lawyers, contact us today.
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The Risks Present to Custodians
Without a doubt, janitors could be exposed to a number of risks that could lead to accidents on the job. Some of the risks that workers may encounter on a day to day basis may include the following;
- Wet floors
- Exposure to cleaning chemicals
- Heavy lifting
- Pushing heavy carts
- Handling broken glass
- Handling maintenance equipment
- And more
Possible Injuries Suffered by Janitors
Some of the most common injuries that maintenance workers could experience on the job could include the following:
- Slip and fall injuries, including head injuries, neck injuries, back injuries, spinal cord injuries, and more
- Trip and fall injuries, including knee injuries, ankle injuries, etc.
- Back strain, herniated discs, tendonitis, carpal tunnel, etc. from overexertion, bending, twisting, etc.
- Chemical burns, respiratory irritation, skin rashes, etc. due to exposure to chemicals
- Cuts, lacerations, and puncture wounds
- And more
Workers Compensation Statistics – according to the California Department of Industrial Relations or DIR, janitors, maintenance workers, and custodians, in general, experience higher-than-average workers comp claims. In general, slip and fall accidents account for about 40% of all reported claims among these workers. Although claims for chemical exposure are less frequent, they tend to be higher-cost claims.
Can I Apply for Workers Compensation after an Accident at Work?
Yes, a custodian who is injured at work could apply to receive workers compensation benefits. The process of applying for workers compensation benefits is supposed to be simple. That is, the injured worker will have to report the incident to their employer, get medical attention, and fill out the necessary forms. On the employer’s end, the employer must provide the necessary form, fill the required field, and submit the form to their insurance provider. In general, an injured employee will get a response to their workers comp application in fourteen days or less, although it is likely that they will start getting their benefits much sooner.
The truth is that the process is not always straightforward. There are different situations that could complicate the application process and could ultimately lead to the employee not receiving the benefits owed. Further, some of these complications may require the employee to get the help of a custodian workers compensation attorney.
What can go wrong? Some of the different situations that injured employees could encounter may include the following:
- The employer denied you the appropriate forms
- The employer failed to submit the completed forms to the workers compensation insurance company
- The insurance company wrongfully denies the application
- The employer does not have enough coverage for workers compensation
- The employer does not have any workers compensation coverage
- And more
In instances when these situations arise, injured workers should reach out to a lawyer with experience in custodian workers compensation lawsuits. If you are having issues with your workers compensation application, please do not hesitate to reach out to our law firm and speak with our attorneys who handle maintenance worker workers comp claims.
When Can I File a Civil Lawsuit?
It is important for all employees to know that when they apply for workers compensation benefits, they generally waive their right to file a civil lawsuit for the work injury. Regardless, a janitor can sue his/her employer for workers compensation if the application is wrongfully denied or if there isn’t enough coverage to cover the claim. However, even when a workers comp claim is wrongfully denied, you may still recover the benefits that you are owed by reaching out to a custodian injury lawyer. More specifically, injured janitors can receive workers compensation benefits by hiring a workers compensation lawyer and filing a lawsuit.
What type of claim can I pursue? As mentioned, you could pursue a claim if your claim was wrongfully denied or if there was not enough or any coverage for your claim. However, if your injury was caused by the negligent or intentional actions of your employer, you could file an injury claim against your employer (instead of a workers comp claim). If your injury was caused by a negligent third party, like a product manufacturer, for example, then you could have grounds to file a claim against the negligent party/entity.
Without a doubt, it can be difficult to figure out whether you can file a claim or not if you are having trouble with workers compensation benefits. To ensure that you have access to all the information that you need to understand the options available to you, contact our firm and request to speak with a work-related injury lawyer for maintenance workers.
Contact a Custodian Workplace Accident Attorney Today
Were you injured while working as a custodian or maintenance worker? If so, you could have the right to apply for and receive workers compensation benefits. If you encounter any issues, you should reach out to an attorney with expertise in janitor workers compensation as soon as possible. Here at the Normandie Law Firm, our permanent injury workers comp lawyers can help you better understand your rights. Our firm has decades of experience and is ready to guide you every step of the way. If you are ready to speak with a medical bills workers comp lawyer, contact us today.
Our firm offers free case reviews, which include both free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our experts will be available to answer your questions, address all your concerns, and provide you with all the information that you need to either start or continue your custodian workers comp claim. To schedule a free case evaluation, contact our firm today. An attorney who specializes in maintenance worker work injury lawsuits can help you!
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