Janitor Injury Attorney
Few people will disagree that working as a janitor is a tough job. The tasks undertaken by this person are often those that no one else is willing to tackle because they involve hard work and dedication to keeping the facility looking its best. Mopping, scrubbing, and picking up litter are just the beginning, and the location of the job can make it even more challenging. Most people recall the nearly thankless job of the janitor who worked at their school. While kids might have appreciated clean classrooms and hallways that never had a bad odor or were filled with trash, they never really did their part to help make the janitor’s job less difficult.
While it might be a job many consider thankless, most would never think of the job as a janitor being unsafe. But it is easy to have the point of view when you are on the outside looking in to a position that few really grasp or understand. When you talk to a person who has worked as a janitor, they will tell you that there are a million different ways to get hurt on the job. And when that happens, you are best suited to get the expert guidance and help of one of the skilled janitor injury attorneys at DTLA Law Group.
If you suffered an injury recently while working as a janitor, please grab the phone and call the office staff at DTLA Law Group. Our dedicated staff can be reached around the clock to help you understand the resources and tools available to you after getting hurt while on the job. In addition, the staff member will answer your general questions and help you feel less stressed and more confident about finding a suitable resolution to the hardships created when you got hurt while working as a janitor. Finally, we hope that you will accept our offer of a free consultation with a skilled janitor injury attorney to explore the facts of your case further.
At your free consultation, you will share the details of the workplace injury accident as well as provide any other critical information needed by your attorney to fully evaluate the legal merit of the case. Once they have completed this professional evaluation, they will explain if the case has merit and you have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit against your employer to seek added compensation. They can also provide more information on the services offered by California worker’s comp to an employee who was hurt on the job and how to process that claim.
Finally, we want you to know that while all this information can feel overwhelming, you will never be asked to make any immediate choices. In fact, you are never legally obligated to hire DTLA Law Group, pursue legal action, or open a claim with worker’s comp. All you should ever do is what you feel will best meet your immediate and long-term needs, and is the action you believe to be in your best interest. Our motivation is only to ensure you know your options. With that in mind, please reach out to DTLA Law Group swiftly, as there are time limits for you to take certain actions that could be more limited than you might expect.
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Working as a janitor, you often find that you have a peaceful job that is pretty solitary, allowing you to manage your own time. As long as all the tasks get accomplished, you can move at your own pace and not worry about others disrupting your routine. Sticking to your schedule is also critical to remaining focused on the parts of the job that can be hazardous if you are not paying attention, and result in these common accidents that often result in a janitor suffering injuries:
- Slip and fall or trip and fall incidents
- Falling from a ladder
- Being struck by a falling object
- Getting burned by an overheated piece of equipment
- Injuries from heavy objects that cause crushing or compression injuries
- Getting scalded
- Injuries from chemical spills or chemical fumes
- Exposure to toxic substances
- Harm from a malfunctioning tool or piece of equipment
As a janitor, you will be asked to complete a massive list of duties that vary greatly. Your job description can include everything from basic cleaning and upkeep to small repairs, installing items, making deliveries, and handling emergency cleanup of spills that could be hazardous. As you take on these tasks, it is possible for you to suffer one or more of these injuries when there is an accident or unpredictable outcome:
- Minor cuts, bruises, or abrasions
- Severe lacerations or puncture wounds
- Fractured, broken, or shattered bones
- Compound fractures
- Partial or complete amputations
- Dislocated joints and damage to the soft connective tissue of the joint
- Damage to internal organs and internal bleeding
- Contact burns that could range from mild to very severe
- Dermis injuries due to contact with caustic chemicals
- Injuries to the respiratory system due to chemical fumes or vapor
- Injuries to the back, neck, or spinal cord
- Electrical burns or severe electrical shocks
- Damage to soft tissue that includes the destruction of nerve tissue
- Compression wounds of crushing of the torso or extremities
- Injuries to the delicate skin on the face or the eyes, ears, nose, or mouth
- Head injuries that can include a brain bleed, skull fracture, severe concussion, or other traumatic brain injuries
- Contamination from poisonous materials like cleaners, finishes, or insecticides
When you get hurt at work, it can be upsetting and frustrating. You are worried about how to cover the cost of medical bills, what you will do if you are unable to work while you heal, and if you will still have a job when your recovery is completed. All these questions can be resolved when you contact the staff at DTLA Law Group to learn about the benefits offered by worker’s comp to help injured employees overcome the challenges of an unfortunate workplace injury accident. You can get help from the program in the form of these amazing benefits:
- The program will cover the full cost of all medical care related to treatment of the injuries suffered while on the job, up to a total of $1M per workplace injury, and you are never asked to pay any deductible or co-pay
- If you will not be permitted to work until your healing is complete, you can receive up to 66% of your regular weekly income from the program to use toward your routine living expenses like rent and food
- If the workplace accident results in a temporary or partial disability that will limit your capability and earning potential, the program will provide disability payments to help offset that loss of income when you return to work
- If the harm suffered in the accident prevents you from ever returning to your job as a janitor, the program will provide free vocational training to help you prepare for a new career path once you are healed and ready to begin working again
In most cases, an injured janitor is only permitted to get the benefits offered by worker’s comp to handle the expenses and losses caused by a workplace injury. The program was created to meet the needs of the employer and employee in these cases and one of the conditions to getting the worker’s comp benefits is that you are not permitted to file a personal injury lawsuit against your employer, as they are paying all of the cost to enroll and cover employees in the workers comp program.
The exception for filing a lawsuit is when there is evidence of gross negligence on the part of the employer. In simple terms, gross negligence in these cases is when the employer shows complete disregard for the safety of an employee. For example, if a janitor reports that their ladder is broken, the employer should repair it or replace it, knowing that a broken ladder is a clear safety hazard. However, if the employer fails to take action to correct the unsafe ladder and you fall and get hurt because the ladder failed, your employer could be found grossly negligent. Please reach out to DTLA Law Group today to discuss your case if you believe gross negligence caused or contributed to your workplace injury accident.
Victims of workplace injuries must contact the worker’s comp program within 30 days of the injury accident to open a claim and receive benefits. If the claim is not opened within the allotted time, you will lose the opportunity to get help from the program. If your DTLA Law Group attorney informs you that you have grounds for a personal injury lawsuit because of gross negligence, you have two years from the date of the accident to file your lawsuit with the court. This time limit is strictly enforced, and when it expires, you will lose the right to pursue legal action for the harm caused in that injury accident. In addition, once the time limit to file a lawsuit has passed, it is very difficult to secure added time to make a claim.
No Upfront Legal Fees Or Expenses At DTLA Law GroupThe staff at DTLA Law Group is dedicated to helping workplace injury victims get the help and compensation they deserve. We never demand any upfront fees to ensure that you get the legal services you need, regardless of your current financial hardships. The firm only gets paid after the matter is resolved and you have the compensation needed to cover your legal expenses and other costs. Finally, if your DTLA Law Group janitor injury attorney fails to win your case and get you the compensation you need to cover your expenses, you owe the firm nothing for its time and investment in preparing and filing the lawsuit. Please reach out to the caring staff at DTLA Law Group today to learn more about the many services and expert legal help our team will provide to ensure you overcome the hardships created by your workplace injuries. The office staff can be reached 24/7 to provide you with immediate information and peace of mind.
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