Texas Drilling Rig Topples Over, Pins and Injures Worker
By injuheis on March 3, 2010
Certain dangers come along with working on any construction site, particularly when usage of large and heavy machinery is involved. According to a news8austin.com article, a Texas construction worker sustained non-life threatening injuries when the drilling rig he was operating inexplicably toppled over, pinning him between the vehicle and a nearby tractor-trailer. While the cause of the accident is still unknown, authorities are investigating the matter to get a better idea of exactly what happened. After the man was extricated from the vehicle, he was taken to a local medical center for treatment.
Operation of large machinery is not easy, and requires extensive training in order to properly and safely do so. It is the responsibility of construction site foremen to make sure that their employees receive the proper and necessary training to safely maneuver heavy equipment so as to avoid injury. When an employee is injured on the job, the worker has a right to file a workers’ compensation claim against the employer. If negligence of a third party is involved, the worker can file a negligence claim against the third party as well. In such instances, an employee injured may be able to seek monetary compensation for damages resulting from injuries sustained while on the job. Such compensation can be used to help cover the costs associated with an on the job accident, such as medical bills, physical therapy, and even wages lost as a result of injury.
If you or a loved one has been injured while on the job in the state of Maryland, please don’t hesitate to contact Steven H. Heisler, “The Injury Lawyer,” for a free evaluation of your case. As a knowledgeable and experienced Maryland on the job injury attorney, Steven H. Heisler will help you file your Maryland workers’ compensation claim and examine the circumstances of your accident to help you appropriately attribute negligent action to guilty third parties. Call “The Injury Lawyer” today for more information on your possible Maryland work-related injury case.
Source:http://www.news8austin.com/content/your_news/default.asp?ArID=267725
Six Necessary Steps to Take if Involved in a Maryland Work Accident
By injuheis on February 19, 2010
It is every employee’s expectation that their employer creates and maintains a safe working environment in adhering to state and federal laws requiring them to do so. However, employers who fail to properly train employees or disregard dangerous working conditions do a huge disservice to employees, thus putting them at risk of enduring injury, illness, or even death. If you or a loved one has recently endured work related injuries in Maryland, here are six necessary steps to take that you may want to consider.
- Notify Your Supervisor Right Away– If you don’t alert the company in a timely manner, it’s treated by the company like it didn’t happen.
- Demand That An Accident Report Be Written– If the company refuses to write a report, write one yourself and submit it to your supervisor. Make a copy for yourself and have a witness observe you giving it to the supervisor.
- If You’re A Member Of A Union, Notify Your Union Rep As Soon As Possible – You pay union dues so make sure the union goes to bat for you and protects your workplace rights.
- If Anyone Witnessed Your Accident It Is Important That You Get Their Name And Number Right Away – If a witness confirms your story your case is easier to prove.
- Seek Medical Attention At Once – If you are hurt and don’t see a doctor or wait a long time before seeing one, the company might deny your claim and argue that if you were really hurt you would have gotten medical attention as soon as it happened.
- Call A Lawyer So A Claim Can Be Filed – In Maryland, your case has to be filed on a Maryland Worker’s Compensation claim form that can be obtained ONLY from the Worker’s Compensation Commission or a Maryland Work Comp lawyer. DON’T LET THE COMPANY MAKE YOU THINK OTHERWISE!!! Failure to file this claim form with the Worker’s Compensation Commission within two (2) years from your accident could result in you losing all of your Worker’s Compensation rights and benefits.
Being involved in a work-related injury in Maryland can seriously affect a worker’s physical well-being, emotional health, and financial balance. Contact Steven H. Heisler, “The Injury Lawyer,” today for a free consultation of your Maryland work accident. He will examine the details of your work related accident and help determine where negligence action caused your injury.
Maryland Shopping Center Gas Explosion Injures Worker and Firefighters
By injuheis on June 9, 2009
Eight firefighters and a gas company worker suffered personal injury due to a gas explosion at a Forestville, Maryland, strip mall, according to a report. Firefighters were called to the shopping center in Prince George’s County after a gas company worker was hurt while working on a gas line. Two firefighters suffered burn injuries. All others were treated and released at local hospitals. Officials suspect that the gas leak may have been caused by recent renovations in the empty storefront.
Maryland workers who suffer injuries on-the-job are entitled to workers compensation benefits. There are a wide variety of work-related injuries from construction and industrial accidents or even auto accidents on the job. When you suffer a serious injury at work, you may end up having to stay away from work for weeks or even months until you recover completely and are able to physically return to work. Such work-related accidents in Maryland that are covered by workers compensation benefits include industrial accidents such as fires, industrial explosions, gas or chemical leaks, chemical explosions and fires, gas explosions and cancer-related chemical exposure.
Maryland workers who are injured on the job are usually entitled to compensation to cover medical expenses including diagnostics; lost wage benefits; payments for permanent impairment of body parts (also known as permanent partial disability benefits); and vocational rehabilitation benefits to help injured workers reenter the job market. If you have suffered an on-the-job injury and need skilled legal representation, please call Maryland’s skilled workers compensation attorney Steven H. Heisler for a free and comprehensive consultation.