Golf Cart Work Injury Attorney

Some people call California the land of golf carts. With almost 1000 courses of all kinds that cover a wide area of the state, not to mention the other places you will see golf carts being used, the nickname makes sense. Golf carts were utility vehicles before anyone knew what that meant, and are used in a variety of ways for companies all over the state. Places like warehouses larger than 100,000 square feet provide carts for supervisors and security staff to move about quickly and efficiently. With more than 3,200 warehouses that size right now, golf carts are a frequent sight. They are electric with big batteries, or have internal combustion engines, and travel faster than 30 miles per hour. If you have been injured at work and need a golf cart work injury attorney, the Normandie Law Firm is waiting for your call. There is some very critical information you should know about the worker’s compensation program in the State of California.

The chance for accidents involving a golf cart is relatively high when you think about how common a golf cart is and how they are being used. Most of the time, they are being used in pretty safe jobs, and that is true. When you see what is around them as they move around, it makes sense that they are as dangerous as any other 4-wheel vehicle. If you consider that the densest collection is at a golf course, where the operators are customers who may have had a few drinks, the risk of an accident rises rapidly. If you need a golf cart work injury attorney, we want you to contact Normandie Law Firm as soon as possible. We are available around the clock to talk to you. When the legal team at Normandie Law Firm gets your questions answered, the next step we will talk about is getting you scheduled for a free consultation with a golf cart work injury attorney as soon as you have the time to sit down with us.

In that very first meeting, we will gather the facts about the accident and any injuries you have. We will document the details that led up to the injury incident, the specifics around the injury itself, and any other information you have that might have an impact on your claim. The staff at Normandie Law Firm will review that data and be prepared to explain to you the worker’s compensation program and its coverage that will help you get your medical bills and your lost income covered for you. The very first item that we want to tell you is that there is a time limit to get a claim filed with worker’s compensation.

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The Time Limit For Filing A Claim With Worker’s Compensation
For the average injury accident for a worker’s compensation claim, the time limit is 30 days to get a claim filed. The time limit starts on the date of the accident and injury. If you wait more than 30 days after the date of the accident to open your claim with worker’s comp, it is going to be denied. At that point, you will not be eligible for any of the benefits the insurance offers to employees who get hurt on the job. There are a few exceptions to the time limit, and the most common is an injury caused by cumulative trauma.

What Is Cumulative Trauma When Mentioned As Part Of A Workplace Injury?
Cumulative trauma is a diagnosis of an injury that occurs over time, usually related to an often-repeated task or a constantly repetitive motion. They are an accumulation of events like lifting boxes or typing, or a strenuous exertion like lifting a specific weight. The time limit in cases where you have been diagnosed as suffering from cumulative trauma is one year and begins on the date of the first day of work you missed because of the injury. Any cumulative trauma injury must be diagnosed by a medical professional.

What Are Some Of The Typical Injuries And Hazards In A Golf Cart Work Related Accident?
If you drive or are around a golf cart in any area or industry where other carts are present, as well as any other type of vehicle, it may lead to some expected types of injuries. The hazards are a different story, as there can be multiple issues encountered when driving a cart in an area where alcohol is consumed, like a golf course. Normandie Law Firm offers years of shared experience on our legal team, allowing us to understand the types of injuries and hazards you might experience in industries that use golf carts for daily tasks and key roles. Accidents in these types of environments have something in common. No matter how big or small, nearly any kind of injury can occur. Even a lightning strike could happen. The most often seen injuries and hazards our team and clients encounter are:

• Bruises and sprains from being bumped into by other equipment
• Broken or fractured bones, including skulls, and crushed limbs from objects being dropped on the cart
• Ligament or muscle damage due to limbs being twisted or dislocated if a cart runs over someone
• Back and neck injuries due to collisions with other carts in a busy area

Additional common hazards we see are more closely related to the environment where the accident occurs and the location where the golf cart is being driven. Examples of some of these are

• Lack of traction due to rain or slippery conditions causes a rollover event
• Vehicular collision in a busy parking lot, construction yard, or enclosed area with limited visibility

What Injuries Will Always Be Covered By Worker’s Compensation?
The injury type or scope should be covered for any employee in the State of California who gets injured at their job. There is no approved list that limits what is and is not covered. Everyone should be able to count on the insurance coverage provided by worker’s compensation when they are hurt. Every employer in the State of California is required by law to participate in the worker’s comp program and to cover the costs of the insurance. The only thing that would prevent coverage is if the employee is found to have contributed to the cause of the accident. Examples include being under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or committing a criminal act, when getting hurt. Those claims would likely not be approved.  Please call Normandie Law Firm immediately if you need a Golf cart work injury attorney. We will work with you to get the benefits you are entitled to and have earned.

The Benefits Provided By The Worker’s Compensation Insurance System
Any employee covered by worker’s compensation and hurt at work is eligible for injury benefits that include, but are not limited to, the following:

• A total value of 1 million dollars in medical care coverage that provides for both hospital and doctor’s bills, emergency room visits and treatment, the cost of any required devices like a wheelchair or a set of crutches, all prescription and over the counter medications, and all therapy and rehabilitation on a per incident basis
• Employees who are not able to return to work until they have fully recovered from their workplace injuries will receive up to 66% of their regular weekly income from the program to help cover the cost of daily living expenses under short-term disability lasting a maximum of 104 weeks
• If an employee suffers from severe harm and they have expected long-term limitations or disability due to that workplace injury, the program offers long-term disability payments as well
• Any employee who suffers injuries that prevents them from returning to work will receive free vocational training paid for by the program that allows them to seek employment in a different job role, after they have been cleared to return to work by doctors

If you suffer any kind of injury at work, please ask for a full medical evaluation to make sure your injuries are quickly and correctly diagnosed and treated. It is not unusual for someone injured to have suffered shock, and you may not understand the severity of all the injuries you have, especially if you were not hospitalized because of the injuries. When you need a golf cart work injury attorney, call the Normandie Law Firm. We are ready to help no matter when you contact us.

Suing Your Employer After A Worker’s Compensation Claim Is Filed For A Work Related Injury
Worker’s compensation is considered an exclusive remedy for injured employees. If the basis of your suit is focused on your injuries and you want to pursue damages, the general answer is that you are not allowed to do so. The insurance through worker’s comp doesn’t require liability before paying benefits.

In order to file a lawsuit after a worker’s compensation claim, the company must be shown to have committed gross negligence regarding the cause of the accident and the circumstances surrounding it. If that can be proven, then there is an opportunity to win a lawsuit for personal injury in addition to the worker’s compensation claim. You are not permitted to sue for damages already received, but you can sue for damages that are not covered. Items like the balance of any lost income, damage to personal equipment not covered by worker’s compensation insurance, pain and suffering, etc.

Gross negligence in California is defined as willful misconduct or a reckless disregard for the safety of others. If you suspect your employer acted with an intentional desire to harm or in any similar manner that would cause or introduce a dangerous hazard, a personal injury lawsuit can be filed. Normandie Law Firm also has the experience to represent you if an investigation indicates that this is what has occurred.

Upfront Expenses And The Normandie Law Firm
When you hire the Normandie Law Firm, you will not be charged any upfront legal fees. We are interested in helping everyone who has been injured on the job get the benefits they need and are entitled to. We will bill after you get the compensation from your claim or lawsuit. If we represent you and do not win your lawsuit, we will not bill you at all. Please get in touch with the Normandie Law Firm for assistance or representation if you are filing a claim with worker’s compensation in California, considering opening a worker’s comp claim, or want to file a lawsuit and need a golf cart work injury attorney.

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