The United States has thousands of work-related injuries reported every year. In most cases, the injured worker can receive workers' compensation benefits. While the laws do vary from one state to another, the majority of U.S. employers are required to maintain workers' compensation insurance coverage for their employees. Workers' comp offers medical benefits coverage and pays a portion of the worker's lost wages while he or she is unable to work. Workers' compensation claims are complicated, so if you have been hurt while on the job, you should consult with a workers' compensation attorney. What is a Feller Buncher? The logging industry is one of the most dangerous fields of employment, so it should be no surprise that a feller buncher (which is used by loggers) is a dangerous piece of machinery. The machine is a kind of harvester that allows the operator to cut and gather numerous trees before felling them completely. A feller buncher performs two tasks; it cuts down the trees, and it bunches them, which means it assembles and skids two or more trees. The machine uses a tree-grabbing device that has a chainsaw, a shear, or a circular saw, which is a pinching device that has the ability to cut smaller trees from their base. Injuries Sustained While Using a Feller Buncher Any role in the logging industry is dangerous. Operating a feller buncher is dangerous, and anyone operating the machine should undergo extensive training and be familiar with the safety protocol. Due to the nature of felling trees, the operator can be injured when trees are cut and fall back on the machine. The machine can also turn over on hillsides or embankments. There is also the risk of being cut by the saws on the machine. Here are a few of the injuries that might result from using a feller buncher: Broken bones Crushed bones Paralysis Amputations Spinal injuries Traumatic brain injury Internal injuries Death Any of these injuries can result in mounting medical expenses and months off work. In some cases, the injured worker cannot return to the same line of employment. A workers' comp claim can help you with the different aspects of a work-related injury that you might encounter. Additionally, if you have to train for a different career, workers' comp might offer vocational retraining so you can dive back into the workforce. Consult With a Workers' Compensation Attorney If you have suffered injuries while at work and using a feller buncher, you should consult with an experienced workers' compensation attorney. An attorney can help you throughout the claims process and ensure you get the benefits that you are entitled to receive. Workers' compensation benefits can be very beneficial to an injured worker who is experiencing mounting medical expenses and the inability to return to work for several months. If your claim is denied or your benefits have stopped, your lawyer can file an appeal and have your benefits reinstated. Schedule your free initial case evaluation with a workers' compensation attorney today.
