Were you injured on the job while you were working as a plumber? If so, you may have many questions about whether you could pursue a workers compensation claim. To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of your options after a workplace injury, do not hesitate to reach out to our legal team as soon as possible. Our experienced team here at the Normandie Law Firm has decades of experience and is more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to start or continue your claim. We have decades of experience and are ready to help you every step of the way.
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Statistics on Plumber Workplace Injuries
According to 2023 statistics from the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), the industry (which includes plumbing workers as well as HVAC workers) had a total injury and illness incident rate of about 4.0 per 100 full-time employees. The average rate for specialty trade contractors is about 3.4 per 100 workers, which makes the plumbing/HVAC industry higher risk.
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Common Workplace Injuries
Some of the most common injuries that plumbers may suffer on the job may include the following:
- Head injuries, neck injuries, back injuries, etc.
- Cuts, abrasions, lacerations, scrapes, etc.
- Carpal tunnel and other injuries from repetitive motion or overexertion
- Musculoskeletal injuries
These injuries can occur as a result of heavy lifting, bad posture during work (crouching to access pipes), falls (including trip and falls, slip and falls, falling from ladders, etc.), and more. No matter the specific injuries that you sustained, it is important that you seek legal help with attorneys who handle plumber workers comp claims to ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the options available to you.
Can I File a Workers Comp Claim?
In general, injured employees can file applications to receive workers compensation benefits. So, a plumber who is injured at work will likely be able to receive workers compensation benefits, which may include medical pay, partial wages, disability pay, and more. Typically, the process for filing a workers compensation claim is straightforward.
How to Apply for Workers Comp: after a work accident, the injured employee will need to report the incident and the resulting injury to the employer and seek medical care. Your employer will refer you to their affiliated doctor, although you can also go to your own doctor. If you visit your own doctor, mention that the injury occurred at work so that it is documented. Your employer will provide you with a workers comp form, which will you need to fill out and return. Your employer will complete the form (by filling out the designated section) and submit it to their workers compensation provider. Employees can expect to get a response within 14 days, although it is possible to start receiving benefits sooner.
Although the process to get workers comp benefits is supposed to be simple, there are some situations in which the employee has to reach out to an attorney with expertise in plumber workers compensation to access his or her benefits or actually file a lawsuit to receive compensation.
Filing a Lawsuit after a Plumbing Workplace Accident
In general, filing a workers compensation lawsuit is reserved for a few different situations. These may include the following:
- The employer does not carry enough insurance coverage to cover your workers comp benefits
- The employer/insurance unfairly denies your workers compensation application
If any of these statements are true, then you should reach out to a lawyer with experience in plumber workers compensation lawsuits. Even in these situations, a plumber can sue his/her employer for workers compensation.
Are there any other situations in which injured plumbers could file lawsuits? Yes – if the employer negligently caused the incident, an injured employee could file a lawsuit. However, it is important to understand that employees waive their right to file civil lawsuits by applying for workers compensation. Therefore, if you believe the incident was caused by the negligence of your boss, you should reach out to a plumber injury lawyer as soon as possible to explore your right to file a lawsuit before even considering applying for workers comp benefits.
It is also important to note that, in some instances, injured employees may have valid claims against negligent third parties, which could include product manufacturers, cleaning companies, contractors, etc.
If you are unsure of the legal options available to you after you were injured on the job as a plumber, do not hesitate to reach out to an attorney who specializes in plumber work injury lawsuits.
Contact a Plumber Workplace Accident Attorney at Normandie Law Firm
If you suffered any harm on the job, you could have the right to apply for workers compensation claim. However, you could also have the right to pursue a civil lawsuit against your employer. To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the options available to you after any work accident, it is important that you discuss your situation with a medical bills workers comp lawyer. If you sustained a permanent injury, you should reach out to a permanent injury workers comp lawyer. Here at the Normandie Law Firm, you can get the help that you need. Plumbers can receive workers compensation benefits by hiring a workers compensation lawyer to fight for their rights. Our team is equipped to handle your case and help you secure the recovery that you are owed.
We offer free case evaluations, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our experts will be available to answer your questions, address your concerns, and provide you with all the information that you need to begin or continue your claim. To schedule a free case review with a work-related injury lawyer for plumbers, contact our firm today.
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