Were you injured while you were working in an auto shop? If you are an injured mechanic, you could have the right to apply for workers compensation benefits. Depending on the details surrounding your situation, you may also have the right to pursue another type of claim to recover compensation for your workplace injury. If you are interested in discussing the legal options available to you with a compensation lawyer for mechanics, please do not hesitate to reach out to our experienced attorneys here at the Normandie Law Firm.
The experts at the Normandie Law Firm have decades of experience and are more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to recover the workers compensation benefits that you are owed. If you are ready to speak with a mechanic workers compensation attorney, contact our firm today.
Common Mechanic Injuries
Mechanics, in general, perform a variety of jobs, some of which could put them at an increased risk of injury. Mechanics often work with sharp tools, heavy auto parts, and caustic substances, for example. Some of the different injuries that may occur could include the following:
- Cuts
- Bruises
- Crush injuries
- Therman and chemical burns from exposure to hot engine parts, welding sparks, and some substances like battery acid and brake fluid
- Long-term health risks form the inhalation of asbestos, paints, solvents, etc.
- Neck injuries, back injuries, strains, and hernias from repetitive and heavy lifting
- Nerve injuries and vascular injuries from frequent use of vibrating tools
- Fractures, sprains, back injuries, and other injuries caused by slip and falls and trip and falls
- Eye injuries from sparks, chemical splashes, and debris
- Hearing damage from long-term exposure to loud noises (including those caused by tools)
Statistics on Mechanic Injuries – According to statistics from 2017, mechanics had a non-fatal injury incident rate of 223.7 injuries per 10,000 full-time workers, which is well above average. Some of the most common injuries are caused by overexertion, being struck by objects, and being caught by objects, for example.
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Can I Apply to Get Workers Compensation Benefits?
Yes, injured mechanics and other injured workers generally have the right to apply to receive workers compensation benefits. After an accident on the job, the injured employee will need to seek medical care and report the incident to their employer (they will likely need to visit the employer’s doctor as well). The employer will need to provide their employee with a workers comp form. The employee will fill out the designated section and return it to the employer, who will then fill out another section and submit it to the workers comp insurance provider. In general, the injured employee can expect to have a response within just 14 days, although it is possible that they will start receiving benefits even sooner.
Although the process of getting workers compensation benefits is supposed to be relatively straightforward, the truth is that different issues could arise and could prevent injured employees from getting the benefits that they are owed. Examples of possible issues could include the following:
- The employer does not have enough insurance coverage
- The employer does not have any workers comp coverage
- The employer or insurance provider unfairly denied the workers comp application
If any of these statements are true, then injured employees must reach out to attorneys who handle mechanic workers comp claims as soon as possible. Even when there are issues, a mechanic can sue his/her employer for workers compensation. To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the options available to you, please do not hesitate to reach out to a lawyer with experience in mechanic workers compensation lawsuits.
Understanding When You Can File a Lawsuit
In general, when you apply for workers compensation benefits, you waive your right to file a lawsuit. However, when your workers comp claim is wrongfully denied or the employer doesn’t carry enough or any coverage, you can certainly file a lawsuit to be able to secure the benefits that you are owed. Mechanics can receive workers compensation benefits by hiring a workers compensation lawyer.
In addition, a mechanic who is injured at work can file a lawsuit against their employer if the incident was caused by the negligent actions of the employer. Remember, you cannot pursue a claim for negligence if you apply for workers compensation benefits. Injured mechanics may also have the right to file claims against product manufacturers if the incident was caused by a defective product, for instance. To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the options available to you, reach out to a permanent injury workers comp lawyer at your earliest convenience.
Contact the Normandie Law Firm to Speak with a Mechanic Workplace Accident Attorney
If you were injured on the job and have questions about the options available to you after a workplace accident, please do not hesitate to reach out to an attorney who specializes in mechanic work injury lawsuits. 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 pursue your claim and secure the payout that you are owed. Regardless of the type of claim that you are pursuing, our work-related injury lawyer for mechanics can help you.
We offer free case evaluations, which include both free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our experts will be available to answer questions, address concerns, and provide you with all the information that you will need to understand your rights and pursue your claim. To schedule a free case review with a medical bills workers comp lawyer, contact our firm today.
Our experts are proud to offer our clients a Zero-Fee Guarantee, meaning that you will never have to worry about paying any upfront legal costs for any of our legal services. In addition, our legal team works on a strict contingency basis, so you will actually not be required to pay anything at all if your lawsuit is not successful. If you do not win, you simply will not pay any legal expenses.
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