Charlotte Workplace Slip & Fall Attorneys
If you or someone you know has been injured on the job due to a fall, you may be eligible to receive financial compensation for lost wages, medical expenses, and other injury-related losses. At Stewart Law Offices in Charlotte, we are here to help workers who have been hurt after falling on the job.
Our attorneys can assist you in filing a workers’ compensation claim or a civil injury claim as applicable depending on your situation. We have extensive knowledge and experience with workplace accident laws and are committed to helping injured workers obtain the benefits or compensation that they deserve.
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What Are Some Common Causes of Workplace Fall Accidents?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that fall accidents are among the most common and dangerous types of workplace accidents, especially in the construction industry. If you slipped and fell at work and were seriously injured, then we can help you explore your legal options, no matter why that workplace fall accident happened.
Common causes of workplace falls include the following:
- Slippery or wet floors
- Poor lighting conditions in the workspace
- Uneven or cracked surfaces
- Loose wiring
- Uplifted carpeting
- Unsafe guardrails or staircases
- Poorly maintained buildings and equipment
- Inadequate safety equipment or training
Workers’ Compensation Claims for Workplace Falls
A worker who has been injured after falling on the job may be eligible for a workers’ compensation claim under North Carolina requirements. Through this claim, injured workers can receive benefits to help recoup lost wages and medical expenses associated with the incident, regardless of fault for the accident. Our Charlotte workplace fall lawyers would be honored to help you start the workers’ comp claim and make sure that it progresses correctly.
Depending on the circumstances of the case, you could be owed these benefits:
- Medical expenses related to the injury
- Disability payments while unable to work
- Vocational rehabilitation services
- Death benefits in case of fatality
Injury Claims After Workplace Fall Accidents
In some cases, an injured worker may be able to seek compensation from a third party responsible for causing a workplace fall accident. For example, if a vendor, customer, or subcontractor caused you to suffer an injury due to their negligence or intentional wrongdoing, then a personal injury claim against that party could be justified. Furthermore, filing for workers’ compensation benefits by using the insurance policy held by your employer does not prevent you from also filing an injury claim against a third party. It only prevents you from filing a claim against the employer.
If you fell at work due to a third party’s negligence, then an injury claim can pursue damages that are not covered by workers’ compensation. The goal is to make sure that you are fairly compensated for all your losses.
Three important damages that an injury claim might recover are:
- Non-economic damages: You can be compensated for your physical pain, suffering, and emotional trauma, which is not possible through a workers’ compensation claim.
- Excess damages: If your workers’ compensation benefits end or cap before you are fully compensated for your losses and damages, then an injury claim could recover what was not paid.
- Punitive damages: In rare cases, a court might approve punitive damages, which are used purely to punish the defendant for wrongdoing, rather than to compensate the plaintiff.
Call Today to Learn How to Start a Claim
At Stewart Law Offices in Charlotte, we understand the distress caused by a workplace fall accident and how it can severely disrupt your life. We can help you fight for monetary compensation for medical treatment costs, lost wages, and more. Let us provide guidance, resources, and legal counsel for filing an injury claim or workers’ compensation after a workplace fall.
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