If you operate heavy equipment, such as a backhoe, you can suffer serious injuries while on the job. Across the United States, most businesses must maintain workers' compensation insurance. Workers' compensation coverage is designed to protect workers who suffer injuries while on the job or who become ill because of exposure to chemicals or inhalants. Workers' compensation covers medical expenses and will pay a portion of your regular salary while you are unable to work. if you must enter a different line of work, workers' compensation might cover the cost of vocational retraining. What is a Backhoe? A backhoe is a mechanical excavator that has a bucket that is attached to a hinged boom. The bucket can be used to move dirt, rock, sand, concrete, and other items. The digging bucket will allow for the digging and removal of different things, such as tree stumps. The bucket is attached to the end of the arm, which consists of two parts. The bucket is usually mounted on the back of the tractor, but it can be attached to the front making it a front loader. These are commonly used for building construction, road construction, and other kinds of building projects. Injuries That Can Result from a Backhoe Individuals can suffer serious injuries or be killed while operating a backhoe. A backhoe can overturn if the load lifted by the bucket is too heavy. The flipping backhoe can cause serious injuries. In extreme cases, when a backhoe overturns the operator might even end up under the backhoe. Someone working on the ground might suffer serious injuries because they are working too close to the backhoe or the backhoe operator doesn't see them. A person hit by a backhoe could suffer from amputations, paralysis, broken bones, or other life-altering injuries. Some injuries that could result from a backhoe accident include: Paralysis Amputations Traumatic Brain Injury Broken Bones Internal Injuries Death Your injuries could lead to life-long disabilities or you might have to go into a different line of work. You will encounter thousands of dollars in medical expenses, months off work, and ongoing medical care. All of these result in a serious financial impact, so you need workers' comp benefits to help you during this difficult time as you focus on recovering. Consult With a Workers' Compensation Attorney If you have suffered injuries from operating heavy equipment such as backhoe while at work, you should consult with a workers' compensation attorney. Workers' compensation attorneys can file appeals if you are denied for your claim or if you aren't paid the full amount of benefits that you are entitled to receive. An attorney can fully assess the situation, the severity of your injuries, and the long-term effects. A lawyer will make sure you get the benefits that you are entitled to receive. Workers' comp attorneys work on a contingency basis, so you won't be charged a penny until you receive benefits. Call and schedule your free case evaluation today.
