Electrical Linemen and Utility Workers

Electrical linemen and utility workers are critically important to everyone. Linemen come to our rescue when storms or accidents cut off power. This means that these workers often labor in dangerous conditions, risking serious injury so that the power stays on. These jobs are also physically demanding and frequently cannot accommodate “light duty” work restrictions following an injury. When these risks become a reality, the injuries do not merely cause physical pain, but they can also threaten the very livelihoods of these dedicated workers.

If you are a lineman who has been injured on the job, call for a free, no obligation telephone consultation.

Unfortunately, the workers’ compensation process is complicated, and there are many possible pitfalls for injured linemen. For example, it might seem like the insurance carrier is taking care of you. They have paid workers’ compensation benefits ever since your injury, and, as far as you know, they have paid all of your medical bills. In Virginia, the mere payment of wage loss does not automatically create a legally enforceable entitlement to those workers’ compensation benefits. This means that the insurance carrier can stop paying you at any time, leaving you without that income for weeks or even months.  Also, in cases involving permanent injuries, if your rights have not been legally recognized and protected, insurance carriers can exploit that oversight and cut off your benefits in order to settle your claim for far less than your claim might otherwise be worth.

So call now to learn what you can do now to protect your right to compensation and maximize settlement value when your claim is resolved.  The call is free and confidential.