Power Washer Injury Attorney

Most workers view power washing as an easy job and one they are eager to take on if asked. However, it is vital you understand that using this tool without proper care, training, and safety gear can result in catastrophic injuries to yourself or others nearby. The excessive pressure of the water jet, which is ideal for cleaning, can cause massive harm to the human body. If you accidentally spray yourself or others with a power washer, the injuries suffered can include:

• Severe lacerations or puncture wounds that might involve damage to internal organs or internal bleeding
• Partial or complete amputations
• Destruction of the soft connective tissue of joins or a complete joint dislocation
• Damage to the eyes, ears, nose, mouth, or delicate facial skin

Additional harm can be inflicted if the powerful water jet knows the victim to the ground and causes impact or compression injuries, damage to the neck, back, or spinal cord, or head trauma ranging from a skull fracture or severe concussion to a traumatic brain injury. It might be hard to imagine that all this damage can be caused by water. However, it is critical to keep in mind that the immense pressure behind the water is what causes the most harm to the human body. When enough pressure is applied to water, it can be used to cut steel or some of the hardest substances in the world.

In addition, these machines use electricity and often other fuel to heat the water jet, which can result in electrical burns or shocks, contact burns, or, possibly, electrocution if the machine is damaged. Even the hose and nozzle of the power washer can become very hazardous to humans if the operator loses control of the hose and begins to flail around the space, which can cause impact damage to anyone nearby.

If you are involved in a power washer injury incident, please seek a full medical evaluation to ensure you did not suffer any severe harm that could be masked by shock or adrenaline and requires immediate medical attention. Once you have gotten any treatment needed for your power washer injuries, don’t hesitate to contact DTLA Law Group to discuss the use of worker’s compensation and possibly a lawsuit to cover your losses and expenses caused by this workplace injury incident.

The California worker’s comp program provides one of the most robust benefits plans of any such program in the country. Workers can rest easy knowing that if they suffer an injury while at work performing tasks related to their regular job, they will have many benefits to help them recover physically and financially. Workers who suffer on the job power washer injuries can receive:

• Up to $1M in medical care coverage to pay for doctor and hospital bills, the cost of surgery, prescribed medication cost, and the expenses related to the use of essential medical devices – in addition, most medical care providers will bill their services directly to the worker’s comp program so you never need to cover any deductible or co-pay for the care you need
• If your injuries prevent you from returning to work until you are fully recovered, the program will pay you up to 66% of your regular weekly income
• In cases that result in partial or permanent limitations or disabilities, the program offers long-term payments to help offset your decreased earning potential
• If you will never be able to return to your current job as a result of the injuries you sustained, the program will provide free vocational training to assist you in securing a new career once you have healed and are medically cleared to return to work in a new capacity

In most cases, an injured employee is not permitted to file a lawsuit against their employer for workplace injuries. They are limited to using the benefits provided by worker’s comp to cover their losses and expenses. However, if there was gross negligence on the part of the employer, you could have grounds for a power washer personal injury lawsuit. Typically, gross negligence by an employer is defined as a complete lack of concern and care related to worker safety.

For example, if your employer was aware that the power washer you were using was damaged and needed repair to be safe to operate but instead forced you to use the damaged unit, you could have grounds for a power washer personal injury lawsuit. If you are able to file a personal injury lawsuit, you can seek compensation in addition to the benefits provided by worker’s comp. Typically, the items you would receive are compensation for the replacement cost of personal property damaged in the injury incident, the cost of your legal fees, and any lost income not covered by worker’s compensation. But to ensure that negligence was involved, please get in touch with DTLA Law Group today to discuss the case with a skilled power washer injury attorney.

The time limit to open a worker’s compensation claim is a very short 30 days from the date of the injury incident. It is critical that the victim contact the program before this time limit expires to open the claim, or they will lose the right to seek any benefits in the future. Even if your employer has stated that they opened a claim on your behalf, please contact the program to confirm the claim is open and valid. You will have little recourse or options to seek help from workers’ comp after the 30-day time limit has passed.

If you have grounds for a personal injury lawsuit due to employer gross negligence, the time limit to file your power washer injury lawsuit is two years from the date of the workplace injury incident. If you do not have your case filed with the court in that time, you will lose the ability to seek compensation via a lawsuit after the time limit has passed. Please also know that there are very minimal exceptions that would provide additional time to file a lawsuit after the strictly enforced date has passed. Please reach out to DTLA Law Group today to speak with a seasoned power washer injury attorney to discuss the time needed to prepare your case and file it with the court to ensure you do not miss this valuable opportunity.

When you work with the pros at DTLA Law Group, we never ask for any upfront legal fees or expenses from our clients. We only get paid after the matter is resolved, and our client has the compensation needed to cover their legal costs. This ensures that all injury victims have access to the expert legal services and guidance they need to get what is owed to them for the injuries they suffered. In addition, if your DTLA Law Group power washer injury attorney fails to win your case and get you the compensation you need and deserve, you owe the firm nothing for its time and investment in preparing your case.

Please make the time today to reach out to DTLA Law Group to learn more about the services and options open to you as the victim of a workplace power washer injury. Our staff is here to help 24/7 and is eager to ensure you get the fair compensation and benefits you deserve for the harm and losses suffered because you were hurt on the job. But please act swiftly, as the time to take action is limited and strictly enforced.

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