Work-related injuries are pretty common. However, most employers throughout the United States maintain workers' compensation insurance to protect themselves as well as their employees in the event of a work-related injury or illness. Workers' compensation is a special type of insurance that provides medical benefits and covers two-thirds of a worker's regular salary in the event a work injury requires medical care and prevents the worker from fulfilling his or her work duties. If you have been hurt on the job, consult with a workers' compensation attorney so you can get your claim filed and start getting the benefits you are entitled to receive. What Is a Loader? A loader is a machine that is used to load and move materials. There are several different kinds of loaders, such as front-end loaders, wheel loaders, or bucket loaders. These are used for excavation and construction projects. A loader is also a kind of tractor that is either on tracks or on wheels and it has a wide bucket that is usually front-mounted on the end of two booms so it can scoop loose material off the ground, such as sand, dirt, gravel, or even snow and move it from one place to another without pushing it. The bucket can be replaced with other tools so it can have forks to move shipping containers and it can even be used as a light scraper or dozer. Because of the nature of the work that is involved, there are risks working with or around loaders. Injuries Sustained While Working With a Loader A loader is a heavy piece of equipment and it can lead to serious injuries. The tractor can overturn when not used safely and the load can make it heavy on the end, which can cause it to flip. Materials such as loads of dirt or debris can fall onto the machine. Workers near the loader can also be injured by the piece of equipment when it is working to transport gravel, dirt, or sand. Here are some injuries that might result from a loader: Broken bones Crushed bones Paralysis Amputations Internal injuries Head trauma Spinal injuries Neck injuries Back injuries Death Any of these injuries can be life-altering and lead to extensive time off work and mounting medical expenses. Workers' compensation benefits can be very helpful during this time. Consult With a Workers' Compensation Attorney If you have been injured while working, you should consult with a workers' compensation attorney right away. A workers' compensation lawyer can help you get the benefits that you are entitled to receive after an on-the-job accident. Even if you caused the accident, you can still file a successful claim. If your claim has been denied or if your benefits have been stopped, a workers' compensation attorney can help you get your benefits reinstated. Additionally, if you are unable to return to the same line of work, your attorney might be able to get workers' compensation to cover the costs of vocational retraining. Schedule a free case evaluation with a workers' compensation attorney today.
