Workplace Solar Burn Injury Attorney

Solar power technology has advanced significantly in the last decade. As a leader in the search for reliable sources of clean energy, California has become a leader in solar panel installation and electricity production from this environmentally friendly power source. While it might sound like only a small commitment from a single state, it is crucial to understand that the state has a population of nearly 40 million, making it more populated than the entire countries of Poland and Canada.

As you move around the state, you will see large solar panel arrays on commercial buildings, residential houses, and multi-family dwellings like apartments and condos. There are also massive solar panel farms comprising thousands of panels placed on pedestals to gather and harness the sun’s energy. With this renewed commitment to solar power, many workers are training and beginning careers they see as rewarding and vital to the environmental health of the state and, hopefully, the country.

Many are also lured into this industry because they are eager to work outside, like the idea of a job that keeps them physically active and cannot imagine being trapped inside an office for eight or more hours each day. However, what many overlook are the common safety hazards that can often result in severe workplace solar burn injuries. Unfortunately, all it takes is a defect or damage to a solar panel that is no larger than a dime to create a hazardous hot spot that can cause serious injuries like a contact burn and or electrical burn.

If you or a loved one have recently suffered a workplace solar burn injury, please know that the dedicated team at Normandie Law Firm is ready to provide the information and resources you need to get help covering your medical expenses and lost income. Our office staff can be reached 24/7 and will answer your time-sensitive questions and assist you in booking a free consultation with a workplace solar burn injury attorney. At that meeting, you will share the facts of your workplace injury and learn more about opening a worker’s compensation claim, as well as any other legal action you might be able to leverage to secure assistance in covering your expenses. But we ask that you please act swiftly to ensure you fully understand the options available to you and the time limits imposed on taking action.

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Understanding Solar Burns
The most common hazard of working with solar panels is the heat they gather when exposed to the sun. While this is critical to their function when installed in a solar array, it can be harmful to anyone working on the panels before or during the installation. Even before the panel is operational, it can be hot enough to cause severe contact burns to the skin. This is how hot the windows in your car are after sitting in the sun all day. That is only a fraction of the heat coming off of the shiny surfaces of solar panels that have been exposed to sunlight all day.

In addition to the safety issue of burns from solar panels that have not yet been installed, there is an increased risk of burns when the panels are operational and become damaged. A small chip or crack in the panel smaller than a coin can create a hot spot that will reach over 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Inadvertently touching one of these spots that could be nearly impossible to see with the naked eye is much like laying your skin on the inside of an oven that was baking a cake.

If you have sustained workplace solar burn injuries, you need to seek immediate medical care. Once you have gotten the treatment needed for the burns and are assured that your medical condition is stable, please reach out to Normandie Law Firm to discuss the injury incident and the resources open to you to help you cover the losses and costs associated with this painful injury. Our team is here to help 24/7.

Getting The Worker’s Compensation Benefits You Deserve
Sadly, many workers in the state are unaware of the worker’s comp program and the fantastic benefits it offers to workers who suffer an injury on the job. The program was created to eliminate the burden of costly medical care and other losses created when a dedicated employee is hurt while doing their job. In addition, all employees in the state are covered by this insurance program because employers are legally obligated to participate and cover the cost of enrolling all workers.

The program identified the costs and losses that were most challenging for an injured worker and created this list of benefits to offset those hardships:

• All medical expenses related to the care of workplace injuries up to a total of $1M per workplace place injury incident – it is also vital to understand that the employee pays no deductible or co-pay
• Payment of up to 66% of your regular weekly income if you are unable to work while healing from the workplace injuries you suffered
• In cases that result in permanent or partial disability and a limited or reduced earning potential, the program will provide long-term disability payments to compensate for the loss of income
• In cases involving severe injuries that will never allow the worker to return to their previous job, the program provides free vocational training to prepare the employee for a new career once they have completed their recovery process

When Can I Sue My Employer For Workplace Solar Burn Injuries?
In most cases, a worker who is hurt on the clock is not permitted to file a lawsuit against their employer. Instead, they must rely on the benefits provided by worker’s compensation. However, when the case involves gross negligence on the part of the employer, the injury victim could have grounds for a lawsuit. In these cases, gross negligence is broadly defined as a complete lack of attention or concern for the safety of workers or employees. For example, the business owner may have knowledge of a safety concern but fail to repair or eliminate it. If that hazard causes a worker to get hurt, they might have reason to pursue a personal injury lawsuit against their employer.

These cases can involve something as complex as a vehicle that was not properly maintained or serviced and became unsafe or safety gear that was damaged or worn out and never replaced. To learn more about gross negligence as it applies to your workplace solar burn injury, please reach out to Normandie Law Firm today.

What Is A Workplace Solar Burn Injury Lawsuit Worth?
If you have grounds to sue your employer due to gross negligence, the compensation you receive will be primarily based on the losses and expenses you incurred because of your injuries. The items typically included in this process are:

• All current and future medical bills related to the injuries suffered at work
• All legal costs associated with preparing, filing, and litigating your personal injury lawsuit
• The replacement cost of any personal property damaged or destroyed in the workplace injury accident
• Your lost income if the harm sustained prevented you from immediately returning to work.

Please note that some of the compensation items are the same as the benefits offered by worker’s comp. While you are permitted to use worker’s compensation and file a lawsuit, you can only be paid once for each loss or expense. For example, if worker’s comp paid 66% of your lost income, your lawsuit would only seek the remaining 44% from your employer. Please get in touch with Normandie Law Firm to learn more about all of the options open to you to cover the losses and costs created by your workplace solar burn injuries.

How Long Do I Have To Take Action To Secure Benefits And Compensation?
A workplace injury victim must open their claim with the worker’s comp program within 30 days so of the injury incident. If they wait longer than 30 days to open the claim, the request will be immediately denied, and they will get no help from the program. If you have grounds for a lawsuit, the time limit to file the claim with the court is two years from the date of the injuries. This time limit is strictly enforced, and there are minimal expectations that would provide you with additional time to file a claim once the time limit expires. Please make time to contact Normandie Law Firm today to discuss the facts of your case and the time remaining to take action and get the help you need to overcome the financial issues created by your workplace solar burn injuries.

No Upfront Legal Fees At Normandie Law Firm
When you work with Normandie Law Firm, you never need to feel added stress due to upfront legal fees and expenses required to handle your case. Our firm understands the challenges created when you are injured and cannot earn a living. So, we created this client-friendly payment policy to ensure all victims get the legal services and help needed to cover the expenses and losses they face. We only get paid after your case is resolved and you have the necessary compensation to cover your costs. Finally, if your Normandie Law Firm workplace solar burn injury lawyer fails to win your case and get you the compensation you deserve, you owe the firm nothing.

Please reach out to the caring staff at Normandie Law Firm today to help you understand the resources open to you and how our staff will help you get the benefits and compensation you deserve. Our staff can be reached around the clock, and your consultation is free.

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