Were you injured while you were working as a landscaper? If so, you could have grounds to file a workers compensation claim and receive benefits. If you are ready to learn more about the legal options available to you, please do not hesitate to reach out to the workers compensation lawyers here at our law firm as soon as possible.
Our team here at the California Labor Law Employment Attorneys Group has decades of experience and is fully committed to providing you with the guidance that you need to fight for your rights after a workplace accident and secure the benefits that you are owed. If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you, please do not hesitate to reach out to our firm as soon as possible.
Common Landscaping Injuries in California
Landscaping is a physically demanding job, which can often be dangerous. Landscapers can face risks every day from heavy equipment, sharp tools, uneven terrain, extreme heat, as well as repetitive motions.
Some of the most common injuries that may occur include the following:
- Back injuries
- Shoulder injuries
- Knee injuries
- Slip and fall injuries, in general
- Cuts and lacerations from tools
- Heat exhaustion/dehydration
- Repetitive stress injuries
- And more
When these injuries occur on the job, then it is important that landscapers understand that they may have grounds to apply for workers compensation benefits.
What Benefits are Available for Injured Landscapers?
Some of the different benefits that injured landscapers could obtain if they file for workers compensation benefits could include the following:
- Coverage for all medical treatment
- Temporary disability payments for lost wages
- Permanent disability payments
- Supplemental job displacement benefits, like retraining benefits, if the employee cannot return to the same work
Unfortunately, many injured landscapers never pursue workers compensation claims. Those that do file for workers compensation often encounter unfair denials or undervalued claims.
Understanding the Need for a Landscaper Workers Comp Lawyer
An experienced landscaper workers comp lawyer will understand the unique challenges of workers comp claims relevant to outdoor labor jobs like landscaping. With the help of an experienced lawyer, you will be able to prove that your injury was work related. In addition, a lawyer will be able to make sure that all relevant medical evidence is properly documented, challenge any delays or denials, and fight for the maximum benefits allowed under law.
What if My Boss Claims I am an Independent Worker?
In general, independent workers are not eligible to receive workers compensation benefits after a workplace injury. However, it is important to note that many employers wrongfully label their workers as independent contractors. When workers are misclassified as independent contractors, they can still be eligible to receive workers comp benefits. These cases tend to be more complex as worker must prove that they are employees and not independent contractors. An experienced employment lawyer will be able to help you determine your status as an employee and will be able to guide you through getting the workers compensation benefits that you are owed.
Contact the California Labor Law Employment Attorneys Group
Were you injured in your landscaping job? If you were injured while working as a landscaper, it is important that you are aware that you could apply for workers compensation benefits. Although the process of applying for workers comp benefits is supposed to be straightforward, complications can arise. Without proper legal guidance, these complications can lead to injured workers missing out on the benefits that they are owed. For more information about the options available to you, contact our team here at the California Labor Law Employment Attorneys Group today.
We are committed to remaining accessible to all, so we offer free case evaluations, which include both free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our team will be available to answer all your questions, address all your concerns, and provide you the information that you need to fight for your rights. Contact our firm today to schedule a free case review.
Zero-Fee Guarantee: you will not be responsible for paying any legal costs to speak with our workers comp lawyers. In addition, we work on a strict contingency structure, meaning that you will not pay anything at all if your lawsuit is not successful at the end of the day.
Reach out to our workers compensation lawyers today to learn more about how we can help you.
