A Roofing Accidents Lawyer Advocating For Injured Workers Across Nevada
Roofers perform a very important service, and they do so at considerable risk to their health and safety. Accidents are common and can easily lead to permanent disability or death.
As an attorney with more than two decades of workers’ compensation experience, Qumars Behzadi has helped construction workers and roofing contractors seek benefits for serious injuries sustained on the job. He and the rest of our team at Behzadi Law understand the risks you face as a roofer, and we work tirelessly to protect your rights, secure the medical care you need and get you the compensation you deserve.
Roofers Face Incredible Risks Of Being Injured On The Job
As a client, you can feel confident our attorney is highly knowledgeable about the risks you and other roofers face. Below, we discuss the wide range of injury scenarios roofers are likely to encounter.
Back And Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal cord and back injuries are prevalent among roofers due to the physical demands of lifting heavy materials, or falls from significant heights. These can range from herniated discs and muscle strains to more severe spinal cord damage.
Long-term symptoms often include chronic back pain, reduced mobility, and in severe cases, partial or complete paralysis. Persistent pain and limited range of motion may require ongoing physical therapy, pain management and, in some instances, surgical intervention.
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in roofing can result from falls, being struck by falling objects, or accidents involving heavy equipment. TBIs are classified by severity (mild, moderate or severe). You should be concerned following a blow to the head especially if you experience headaches, dizziness, confusion or loss of consciousness.
Treatment for TBI is often very expensive and recovery can take months or years when full recovery is possible. The challenges associated with TBI include difficulty with cognition and focus, balance and coordination issues and even changes in personality.
Exposure To Toxic Substances
Roofers frequently handle materials that emit toxic fumes or contain harmful chemicals, such as adhesives, sealants, and roofing tar. Immediate symptoms often include coughing, skin irritation and headaches. Prolonged exposure can lead to:
- Respiratory issues like asthma and chronic bronchitis
- Various skin conditions
- Increased risks of developing cancer and other potentially fatal conditions
Access to and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is crucial, along with minimizing exposure to these harmful chemicals.
Falling Accidents
Falls from roofs and ladders are among the most common and serious accidents in the roofing industry. These falls can lead to a variety of injuries, including broken bones, traumatic brain injuries,spinal damage and death.
Sadly, most falls are entirely preventable. Many are the result of:
- Lack of safety harnesses and other fall-arresting equipment
- Ladders that are not properly secured
- Working in dangerous conditions like high winds
- Short-staffed crews that require workers to bring up heavy loads by themselves
Falls from height are often fatal. When workers are fortunate enough to survive, they often require extensive medical treatment, rehabilitation, and ongoing care. It’s important to work with a roofing accident lawyer to ensure access to benefits for lost wages, expensive medical care and permanent disability.
Electric Shock Injuries And Electrocution
Residential roofs are near power lines, and roofs of commercial buildings often house electrical equipment. In both cases, workers are at an increased risk of coming in contact with live electrical wires or equipment.
Non-fatal shocks can cause burns, heart issues, and muscle damage. Long-term consequences can be severe, including chronic pain, neurological damage, and psychological trauma.
Fatal shocks can even result in death, leaving families to cope with the loss of a loved one.
Why It Is So Important To Work With An Experienced Roofing Accidents Lawyer
In Nevada, injured workers must prove that their injuries both happened on the job and that the accident was causally connected to their job. This can sometimes be difficult to do. Our attorney fights for injured workers to prove their eligibility and maximize their benefits.
Mr. Behzadi can also help you determine if you have a potential third-party liability claim against someone other than your employer who may be responsible for your injuries. This could include another contractor on the same site, the manufacturer of a faulty power tool or even the property owner. A third-party liability claim can help you seek additional damages for pain and suffering, which are not covered by workers’ compensation.
Contact Us Today To Discuss Your Legal Options For Free
From our office in Las Vegas, Behzadi Law serves clients throughout Nevada. Our responsive staff is available to take your call anytime of day or night, and they can communicate in Spanish as well as English.
More on Workers’ Compensation
Reopening a Prior Claim
Nevada’s workers’ compensation system includes lifetime reopening rights. If your prior claim has been closed for over a year and you have change in your previous condition (worsening of symptoms) related to the original injury, you may be able to reopen your claim for further medical treatment and monetary benefits. However, insurance companies are not easily persuaded to reopen the claim without a fight. We can help you succeed in this process.
Vocational Rehabilitation
Serious injuries can lead to permanent disability and restrictions that prevent an injured worker from going back their old job. Should this happen, an experienced attorney will help provide you vocational rehabilitation services if you are entitled to them. This includes payment during retraining and education in anther field or career. In the alternative, we can help you potentially receive a second settlement for losing your job.