Construction sites, factories and industrial facilities are examples of work environments where accidents often cause damage to workers' vision and hearing. Explosions, exposure to toxic substances and daily exposure to high-decibel machinery noises can cause damage to eyes and ears — and sometimes result in partial or total blindness or deafness.
If you have lost some or all of your sight or hearing in a workplace accident in Tennessee, the Law Offices of James Flexer welcomes your inquiry. Our experienced workers' compensation lawyers are prepared to help you navigate the workers' compensation claim process. We can also handle any appeals that may be necessary if your employer's workers' compensation insurer offers less than a satisfactory final settlement in addition. The insurer should cover medical expenses and pay disability benefits. In addition, a final settlement typically adds on an additional lump sum benefit for specific losses:
- One hundred weeks' worth of disability pay to compensate for the loss of sight in each eye.
- Seventy-five weeks' worth of disability pay to compensate for the loss of hearing in each ear.
In addition to a workers' compensation claim, you may have good cause to file a personal injury claim or lawsuit. If a third party (not your employer) was responsible for the accident, the Law Offices of James Flexer can help you file a third-party liability claim in addition to handling your workers' compensation claim. Was your loss of vision or loss of hearing the result of malfunctioning factory equipment or actions of a subcontractor? Contact us to discuss your case and learn how to recover all available compensation.
Many clients of our law firm find it beneficial to work with the same law firm on both a workers' comp claim and a personal injury lawsuit. In addition, if you are entitled to Social Security Disability benefits after losing your sight, our lawyers can facilitate your SSD claim or appeal as well.
Pursue Compensation for Loss of Hearing, Vision on the Job
The sooner you consult with an attorney, the more complete the gathering of evidence for a potential lawsuit will be. Learn what your rights are and what you can do to protect those rights. Don't hesitate to contact us to discuss your options with a Nashville plaintiff's lawyer.
