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Spanish Being struck by an object is dangerous. It is even one of the four leading causes of workplace injuries. Depending on the nature of your job, you could be at increased risk of being struck by a falling object or debris. Construction workers, for example, have greater exposure to this type of severe injury. Workers’ compensation benefits for injuries caused by falling objects are available if you were hurt at work.
Workers’ comp, in fact, is available for anyone injured at work for any reason and regardless of who is at fault. As long as your injury happened on the job, you can receive benefits. A lawyer in your area will guide you through the application process, which can be complicated and time-consuming. While you focus on your recovery, a lawyer will handle the details of the application process for you.
How Employees Get Hurt by Falling Objects at Work
A workers’ compensation lawyer can help prove the cause of your injury, document its extent and severity, and identify the specific objects that struck you.
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), being struck by an object is one of the ‘fatal four’ injuries that occur in the construction industry. Other job sites where injuries from falling objects might occur include:
- Warehouses
- Loading docks
- Retail establishments
- Big box stores
- Maintenance facilities
- Restaurants
No matter what industry you work, if you were struck by falling objects at work, you are entitled to medical care at no cost and wage loss benefits until you are able to return to work.
Commonly Seen Falling Object Injuries at Job Sites
Falling objects that strike you can cause severe injuries that have lifelong effects. The most serious is temporary or permanent full or partial paralysis. Additional injuries can include:
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Back injuries, particularly spinal cord injuries
- Eye injuries
- Shoulder and neck injuries
- Physical disfigurement
- Facial injuries
- Nerve damage
- Broken bones
These are not expenses that should be borne by you or create a financial hardship for your family. Workers’ compensation benefits for falling objects will cover all the medical care you require.
Workers’ Comp Will Cover Medical Expenses for Injury Caused by Falling Objects
Workers’ comp benefits will cover your medical costs from the time of your injury and throughout your recovery period. These medical benefits will pay:
- Emergency care
- Hospitalization
- Diagnostic tests
- Follow-up care
- Required medication
- Surgical procedures
- Assistive medical devices
You will receive all the care and equipment required to treat your injury, which can be extensive in many cases. Depending on where you were injured, you could be required to receive treatment from the healthcare facility your employer chooses.
What You Need to Know About Workers’ Comp Wage Loss Benefits
In general, workers’ compensation benefits will pay you two-thirds of your average weekly wages throughout your recovery. Among the many benefits of hiring a lawyer is their ability to accurately determine the monetary value of your average weekly salary. These disability benefits can include:
- Temporary total disability if you cannot work at all for a limited time
- Temporary partial disability if you cannot do your normal job for a limited time
- Permanent partial disability if you cannot do all of the work you had previously done
- Permanent total disability if you cannot return to your job at any point
How much and for how long you receive these benefits could vary greatly depending on the severity of your injury and the length of time it takes you to recover.
If You Lost a Loved One to an On-the-Job Injury
If an injury incurred from a falling object led to the death of a loved one, your lawyer will fight for workers’ comp death benefits. It will cover at least a portion of the decedent’s funeral and burial costs and compensate you for your loss of their financial support.
How a Workers’ Compensation Attorney Advocates for You
You do not have to navigate the workers’ compensation process on your own. A lawyer will handle the details of your case and:
- Explain how the workers’ compensation insurance system works
- Document when and where your accident occurred
- Gather your medical records
- Handle the back-and-forth with the insurance company
- Represent you at any hearings you attend
- Interview coworkers and other accident witnesses
- File an appeal if your initial application was rejected
Get Help Filing Your Workers’ Compensation Claim
If you or a loved one was hurt at work, you can file a workers’ comp claim. Our law firm will help you prepare and file your application for workers’ compensation for injuries caused by falling objects, no matter who was at fault.
We are here for you. Get started by contacting one of our KJT Law Group case review team members at (818) 507-8525 today.
