Many workers must be exposed to severe or dangerous weather conditions in the performance of their jobs. When workers continue to be exposed to extreme weather conditions, they are often injured, especially when climbing a ladder. Workers who are injured on the job due to inclement weather or wind have a legal right to workers' compensation with respect to those weather-related injuries. However, in some cases, your injuries result from the negligence of a third party rather than the employer. If you were injured on the job due to weather conditions that caused you to fall from a ladder, consider how a Los Angeles lawyer can help you file a claim for compensation for your injuries. Speak with a member of our team at the law firm of Pintas & Mullins at(800) 529-9122Hoy.
Types of Hazardous Weather Conditions
There are many types of hazardous weather conditions that can put a worker at risk during their employment. Many workers face the elements on a daily basis, and in some cases, severe weather or wind causes serious injuries. Some of the dangerous weather conditions for ladder workers are:
Warm
Any worker whose job involves extreme heat can be injured as a result of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Everyone has a different tolerance for heat, however all workers must remain vigilant to ensure they do not lose fluids and do not become overheated or dehydrated. Any worker who performs any type of work on a ladder in the heat must take steps to ensure that serious medical problems are avoided.
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As important as protecting workers from high temperatures, workers must also protect themselves in extremely cold temperatures. Workers should always wear protective gear on all extremities, wear multiple layers and impervious material, and watch for warning signs of hypothermia, trench foot, or frostbite. These conditions can be disastrous if not treated quickly. Frostbite can easily lead to amputation of a limb, trench foot can cause permanent nerve damage or lead to amputation, and hypothermia can be fatal if not treated quickly enough.
If a worker sustains a cold exposure-related injury while working on a ladder, the worker has the legal right to file an injury claim against those entities for their injuries and losses.
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Strong winds can easily destroy almost everything in their path. For any worker who has to work outdoors, the risk of injury from high winds is a very serious hazard and concern, especially when working on a ladder. Examples of workers who have to perform their jobs in high winds are rescue workers, road repair crews, construction workers, electricians, and many others in service industries. While the wind itself can be a source of injury, workers can also be injured by debris, falling materials, vehicle rollovers, or slip accidents resulting in a fall from a ladder.
Although wind is a natural occurrence, if the worker fails to secure hazardous or dangerous items on their property and causes a worker to fall off a ladder due to bad weather or wind, they may have a legal right to bring claims against the landlord or the landlord for their Negligence. Landlords and landlords have a legal responsibility to keep their property safe for anyone who legally enters their property. If they do not ensure the safety of your property (protecting items that may injure others, such as workers in windy weather), they are still liable for any injuries or losses suffered.
Types of Injuries Related to Bad Weather or Wind
Any worker who must perform their work outdoors, especially on a ladder, could suffer catastrophic injuries or even death. Some of the types of injuries that are caused by bad weather or wind are the following:
- heat stroke or heat exhaustion
- Frostbite, hypothermia, or trench foot
- Broken or fractured bones from slip and falls or falling debris
- Spinal cord injuries, sometimes leading to paralysis.
- nerve damage
- back and neck injuries
- traumatic brain injury
- Bruises, cuts or lacerations
- Injury to internal organs or internal bleeding
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If you have suffered one of these types of wind or weather related injuries while working on a ladder, learn how the Los Angeles wind and weather attorneys at the Law Firm of Pintas & Mullins can help you with your case.
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Types of litigation
If you were injured while climbing a ladder due to inclement weather or wind, your claim will not always qualify as an employment claim. In fact, you may have a legal right to bring two other types of claims for your damages and losses.
personal injury claim
As mentioned above, if you suffered an injury that was the direct result of the landlord's or landlord's negligence, you have the legal right to file a claim against him or her personally or against the landlord's insurance or other property insurer. RespectivelyCalifornia Code of Civil Procedure Section 335.1, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims caused by the negligence of another is two years from the day of the accident.
claim for manufacturing defects
In some cases, the materials or equipment used by a worker were inherently defective or defective, resulting in the accident and the worker's injuries. If you have suffered an injury related to a manufacturing defect in a product, you may have a legal right to bring a claim against the designer of the defective product, the manufacturer, or even the retailer of the defective product.
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Consider How a Los Angeles Weather or Wind Lawyer Can Help You
The state of California has complicated and ever-changing laws. If you suffered a weather-related injury while working on a ladder as a result of someone else's negligence or a manufacturing defect, you have the right to file a lawsuit to recover compensation for your injuries. Find out how a Los Angeles wind or weather attorney can help you determine his legal rights and whether he has a valid personal injury claim. Contact a member of our team at the law firm of Pintas & Mullins at(800) 529-9122today for a free consultation.
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