{"id":6136,"date":"2023-06-12T12:36:18","date_gmt":"2023-06-12T16:36:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joemillerinjurylaw.com\/?p=6136"},"modified":"2023-06-12T12:39:37","modified_gmt":"2023-06-12T16:39:37","slug":"workers-compensation-and-falls-from-heights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joemillerinjurylaw.com\/workers-compensation-and-falls-from-heights\/","title":{"rendered":"Workers’ Compensation and Falls from Heights"},"content":{"rendered":"
Falling from heights is a leading cause of lost time for workers. While many workers fall while on the same level, such as when a worker slips and falls on a slick surface, falls from heights generally cause more serious injuries some of which may be permanent. The risk of dying due to falling from heights is dramatically higher than falling on the same level. According to the National Safety Council<\/a> (NSC), falls from heights are the second leading cause of work fatalities \u2013 after motor vehicle accidents.<\/p>\n Falls from heights include falling from ladders, scaffolds, construction platforms, and machines and equipment that lift workers into the sky.<\/p>\n Some of the most dangerous occupations for falls from heights include the following:<\/p>\n Other industries known for a high risk of falling from heights include manufacturing, agriculture, and other jobs.<\/p>\n Many employees who fall from heights suffer severe injuries that may require surgery and usually require long-term rehabilitative care. Many workers lose weeks or months for treatment for their injuries. Some workers become permanently disabled.<\/p>\n Some of the common types of injuries workers who fall from heights suffer, according to the National Safety Council<\/a>, include:<\/p>\n In the most tragic cases, a worker dies due to falls to lower levels.<\/p>\n Some of the safety measures employers and employees need to consider include:<\/p>\n Other safety measures that employers and employees should take including:<\/p>\n In North Carolina and Virginia, workers are generally entitled to the following workers’ compensation benefits, assuming you have an accepted claim:<\/p>\n In the unfortunate event that the fall results in the death of the worker, there are death benefits available to the surviving dependents.<\/p>\n Generally, death benefits in North Carolina<\/a> are paid in the following amounts to the eligible beneficiaries (the spouse, minor children, and people who qualify as dependents of the worker).<\/p>\n In Virginia<\/a>, the death benefits are comparable to North Carolina. The funeral and burial expenses should be paid up to $10,000. The spouse, children, and dependents receive 2\/3rds of the decedent’s average weekly wages for up to 500 weeks. The children receive benefits until they reach 18, unless they can show they are enrolled in school.<\/p>\n Experience matters. At Joe Miller Law Ltd., our North Carolina and Virginia workers’ compensation lawyer has helped thousands of workers obtain strong recoveries. He’s been fighting for workers for 30 years. He’ll work with your doctors to show the type and severity of your injury. He’ll fight for all the compensation you deserve. To speak with a respected workers’ compensation lawyer, call lawyer Joe Miller, Esq., at 888-667-8295<\/b> or fill out my online contact form<\/a> to schedule a free consultation.<\/p>\n Our law firm does have a way for you to provide your details of your accident and injuries if you simply want to do that electronically from the comfort and safety of your home at any time<\/b> of day or night. To utilize this service, simply click here<\/a>: New Electronic Case Review<\/a>.<\/p>\n We’ll get back to you, typically within 24 hours to provide our response as to whether your situation is one where we can provide you with legal representation. If we require more information, we’ll contact you and ask for that information in order to make that determination as to whether we are the best folks to assist you. If we ultimately determine that we cannot represent or assist you, we will not leave you high and dry. We’ll do our best to provide you with other resources to assist you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Falling from heights is a leading cause of lost time for workers. While many workers fall while on the same level, such as when a worker slips and falls on a slick surface, falls from heights generally cause more serious injuries some of which may be permanent. The risk of dying due to falling from … <\/p>\nWhich types of workers are most likely to cause falls to lower levels?<\/h3>\n
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What types of injuries do falls from workplace heights cause?<\/h3>\n
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How can the risk of falling from heights be reduced?<\/h3>\n
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What benefits can workers who fall from heights receive?<\/h3>\n
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Death Benefits for Workers Compensation in NC and VA<\/h3>\n
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