{"id":16326,"date":"2024-05-22T20:41:03","date_gmt":"2024-05-22T20:41:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kpattorney.com\/?page_id=16326"},"modified":"2025-09-10T06:23:46","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T10:23:46","slug":"struck-by-or-against-injuries","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kpattorney.com\/es\/personal-injury\/workers-compensation\/struck-by-or-against-injuries\/","title":{"rendered":"Lesiones por atropello\/balance"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Trusted Workers' Comp Lawyers for Struck-by\/Against Injuries<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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More than two million workplace injuries happen in the U.S. every year. Some workplace injuries are minor and can be treated with basic first aid. But many struck-by injuries are serious, requiring a trip to the hospital and time off the job. Workers who have been injured on the job can receive workers’ compensation<\/a> benefits to cover their medical costs and lost wages.\u00a0<\/p>

However, getting approved for workers’ comp can be an uphill battle. Many employees turn to workers’ comp lawyers to help them get the medical coverage and pay they deserve. The talented workers’ comp lawyers at Kanter & Pinaluga advocate for employees whose injuries leave them with serious medical and financial needs.\u00a0<\/p>

Understanding Struck-By Injuries<\/h2>

Being struck-by or struck-against heavy machinery is a risk workers in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, docks, and more face every day. Whether you secure cargo to railcars or work with heavy equipment with movable parts in a factory, you may be at risk for a debilitating and life-altering injury. In fact, these injuries are in their own category when it comes to workplace accidents<\/a> because of their high frequency.\u00a0<\/p>

For many workers, struck-by injuries lead to the loss of limbs or disabilities that render them unable to continue their current duties, costing them their current job and even future employment opportunities. Unfortunately, these injuries also have a high fatality rate. According to OSHA, about 75 percent of struck-by fatalities involve heavy equipment. This means that, more often than not, the best-case scenario after one of these accidents is lifelong impairment due to loss or limitation of digits and limbs.\u00a0<\/p>

Of course, struck-by injuries have more than just physical effects. They can also impact your earning capacity and mental health. The physical, emotional, and financial ramifications are hard to measure or quantify, especially if your earning capacity and future income are lost or reduced due to injury. The families of injured workers can also be negatively affected, especially when the person who was injured was the family’s primary income earner.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

At Kanner & Pintaluga, our experienced workers’ compensation attorneys<\/a> have helped hundreds of workers throughout the Central and Southeastern U.S. get the compensation they deserve to make their recovery both easier and less financially stressful. We\u2019re dedicated to maximizing our clients\u2019 chances of securing an ideal outcome for their workers\u2019 comp claim. We care about who our clients are, how they got injured on the job, and what kind of help they need to get back on the path to personal and professional success.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What Types of Compensation Can Injured Workers Receive?\u00a0<\/h2>

Businesses in the U.S. are required to carry workers’ compensation injury policies to cover the costs of medical expenses, lost wages, and more. The specific compensation you or a loved one may qualify for depends on the severity of the injury and the circumstances under which the injury occurred. Compensation you may qualify for includes:\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMedical Expenses: <\/b> Workers\u2019 compensation provides total coverage for medical expenses, including doctor visits, hospital stays, surgery, prescription medications, physical therapy, medical devices, and rehabilitation. Your own medical insurance policy should not cover the costs of treatments related to a workplace injury.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLost Wages:<\/b> If your injury prevents you from returning to work, you might be forced to take off days, weeks, or even months of work before you can be back on the job. If this happens, you will generally be compensated for a percentage of the wages you would have earned during the time you are away from work because of your injury.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDisability Benefits:<\/b> If your injury results in a disability, you may be entitled to receive disability benefits. How much you receive will depend on the severity and longevity of your disability. A temporary disability can make you eligible for upwards of 66.67 percent of your normal wage for months or even years, depending on the injured body part. Be aware that there are caps on these benefits that vary from year to year. A permanent but partial disability usually doesn't entitle you to lifelong wage replacement, but a total and permanent injury like loss of a limb or mobility means you could receive the same amount, without limits, every week for the rest of your life or until you reach 75 years of age.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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