The Construction Accident Attorney Baton Rouge Trusts
No matter where you are, it’s likely that you’ll see construction somewhere. Especially in a metropolitan area like Baton Rouge. However, it’s a physically demanding job, so we also see our fair share of workplace accidents and injuries. Although, how many of these injuries could have been prevented? How common is it for these injuries to put someone out of work for months, if not indefinitely? Are there benefits available for my family and me if I’m out of work or if the worst happens? Discover this and more with the professionals from WCW.
What Dangers?
As the years progress, we’ve thankfully seen a decrease in deaths in the construction industry. However, even one life is one too many. And enough injuries happened, now there is a term in the construction industry for the top four injury hazards—”The Fatal Four.”
- Electrocutions
- Caught-In-Between
- Struck-By
- Falls
These four accidents are responsible for over half the construction deaths in 2017. But the question is, how preventable were they? The unfortunate fact is that most of them are. Don’t take any chances and know your rights before an injury occurs.
Benefits?
When it comes to workplace accidents, many insurance companies and businesses would put you aside and without any assistance. Thankfully, there are options available to those who have been hurt. That way, you aren’t left injured, alone, and with a stack of unnecessary medical bills. Let’s look at disability benefits, for example.
- Temporary partial disability. These benefits are helpful to those whose condition partly inhibits their ability to work during their recovery. What might seem a small difference can go a long way.
- Permanent total disability. On the other end of the spectrum, these benefits may be available if you cannot work at all permanently.
- Temporary total disability. If the accident completely impaired your ability to work, but you are expected to recover, these benefits are available.
- Permanent partial disability. And lastly, your accident may lead to partial impairment, but it’s unfortunately permanent.
Death benefits are pretty straightforward. These benefits are available if you have a spouse or close relative who died due to a work-related injury or illness. When you received these death benefits, their purpose is to cover the funeral, burial, and associated medical costs.
Also pretty straightforward, medical benefits cover necessary expenses associated with the treatment of your injuries. Such as doctor’s visits, medication, transportation, and more. Either way, whichever benefits are available to you and your family, they are meant to help you in this difficult time. Whatever is available depends not only on your situation but what is included in your worker’s comp.
Trust the Right Construction Accident Attorney In Baton Rouge
When tragedy strikes, you deserve the best construction accident attorney in Baton Rouge. Thankfully, WCW is open for business and ready to help you with your workers’ comp issues. Send us a message to get in touch with us or give us a call at 225-383-4010. We’re more than happy to work on your case.