Tree Trimmer and Pruner Worker Injury Attorney

Were you or a member of your family injured while working as a tree trimmer or pruner? If so, you might be eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits for the injuries sustained on the job. Although workers’ compensation benefits are supposed to make things as simple as possible for injured employees and their families, the process of applying for and getting these benefits could be a nightmare – and sometimes impossible for some.

Are you having difficulties getting the workers compensation benefits that you are owed? If so, you might have grounds to file a lawsuit. If you would like to learn more about your right to file a lawsuit for the injuries resulting from a tree trimming or pruning work injury, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our law firm as soon as possible. Our lawyers are ready to help you.

You can trust Normandie Law Firm to provide you with the guidance that you need to pursue your injury claim and recover the highest amount of compensation available. Normandie Law Firm is a personal injury law firm with decades of experience handling all sorts of injury claims, including injury claims stemming from workplace accidents. We are experienced in workers compensation claims, and we are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to take legal action and fight for your right for the benefits that you are owed.

If you are ready to discuss your claim with our experts, do not hesitate to contact us as soon as possible.

Tree Trimmer and Pruner Worker Injuries

Tree trimming and pruning is essential for the maintenance and overall health of trees. Although some might argue that tree trimming and pruning is just another aspect of normal gardening, that is far from the truth. Tree trimming and pruning is much more dangerous and requires a significant level of skill and training.

Some of the most common types of injuries include the following:

• Lacerations caused by the incorrect use of trimming/pruning tools and equipment (or potentially dangerous tools provided for the employees)
• Scrapes caused by the skin coming into contact with tree bark, for instance
• Falls, including falling off a roof, tree, or ladder (falls are usually associated with inappropriate harnessing when working in elevated areas)
• Electrocution caused by working on trees that are too close to power lines
• Impacts after being struck by a falling tree branches or limbs
• Eye injuries from small particles (like wood particles, sawdust, and wood chips, for example)
• Bites and stings from the wildlife in the trees

There is no doubt that tree trimming and pruning is a dangerous job. Incidents are likely, and employees are likely to suffer a number of incidents. Employers are well aware of the nature of the work; therefore, it is important for them to ensure that their employees have the appropriate training and qualifications to perform their job duties with as minimal risk as possible. It is also important for employers to have the appropriate workers’ compensation coverage for when incidents do occur.

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About Workers’ Compensation Insurance

Workers’ compensation is essentially a type of insurance that employers have to purchase in case of employee injuries. Workers’ compensation insurance provides benefits to employees who cannot work due to the injuries that they suffered in workplace incidents. Workers compensation benefits typically include some of the following:

• Medical care
• Temporary disability
• Permanent disability
• Job displacement benefits

As an injured employee, you have the right to these benefits. After a workplace accident, you must report your injury to your employer; your employer will need to provide you the appropriate information/documents for you to apply for your workers’ compensation benefits. Once you submit your forms, you will need to wait to hear back from the insurance company with a decision regarding your application. In general, the application process is simple, and employees receive their benefits within just a few weeks.

However, certain things can complicate the entire process and prevent injured employees from getting the benefits that they are owed. Some of the issues that could arise include the following:

• The employer does not carry workers’ compensation insurance
• The employer does not have enough coverage
• The employer is not providing the employee with the necessary information
• The insurance company is wrongfully denying the claim
• The insurance company is prolonging the process without reason

When either the employer or insurance company complicate things or get in the way of the employee’s benefits, the employee could have grounds to file a lawsuit.

Your Right to Sue

Can I sue? Do I have a case? It is normal for injured employees to have many questions about their rights. Do you have the right to file a workers’ compensation claim if you suffered an injury while trimming or pruning trees? Yes, you could file a lawsuit to ensure that you are awarded your workers’ compensation benefits. Whether your employer does not carry coverage, doesn’t have enough coverage, is not providing you with the necessary information, or whether the insurance company is wrongfully denying the claim or intentionally prolonging the process, you could file a lawsuit. What are my rights? You have the right to be compensated for the harm that you suffered in your work accident.

For more information about your right to file a lawsuit after your work injury, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with our experts as soon as possible. Our workers’ compensation attorneys are ready to evaluate your injury claim and help you get the benefits that you are owed.

Contact Us Today

Are you ready to explore the legal options available to you after a tree trimming or pruning work accident? If so, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our law firm immediately. Here at Normandie Law Firm, we have many years of experience representing injury victims and helping affected parties recover the compensation that they are owed. We are not afraid to fight for your rights and ensure that your claim is taken seriously.

We offer free legal services, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During our free legal services, our experts will provide you with all the information that you need to pursue your claim; whatever questions or concerns that you may have, you can be certain that our lawyers will help you start or continue your work injury claim. If you are ready to benefit from our free legal services and speak with our experts, contact us today.

We offer a Zero-Fee guarantee; therefore, our lawyers will not be required to worry about paying upfront legal fees for any legal services. In addition, our firm works on contingency. Our clients will not be required to pay anything until winning their injury claims.

If you are ready to discuss your workplace injury claim with our experts, contact us today. Our lawyers are ready to help you recover the workers compensation benefits that you are owed.

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