Workers Compensation

Plumber Accident Attorney

With offices in Oakhurst, Howell, and Toms River, the experienced attorneys of Schibell Law, LLC provide professional legal representation for the entire New Jersey area.

Plumber Accident AttorneyPlumbers most often work inside commercial buildings and residential homes to repair, maintain, or install plumbing fixtures. Most are on call 24 hours a day, and they perform their duties in all types of environments and weather. The plumber’s job, like all other construction jobs, is considered to be quite dangerous.

Plumbers face a variety of occupational hazards, and when a plumber is hurt on the job, his or her livelihood is put in jeopardy. If you work for a company that hires you to perform plumbing work, they are required by law to provide you with workers’ compensation benefits to cover the expenses associated with a work injury or an illness due to an unhealthy work environment or toxic exposure.

At Schibell Law, LLC, Our New Jersey Plumber Accident Attorneys are Here to Help

A plumber can face a potential workplace hazard or injury every day at work. The Plumber Accident Attorneys at Schibell Law understand the risks plumbers may encounter and will ensure that plumbers maintain their workplace rights. Injured plumbers are entitled to workers’ compensation for lost wages, medical expenses, and treatment costs associated with a job-related injury. Schibell Law will fight for the rights of every plumber to ensure that they get fair and sufficient compensation for their injuries. Our New Jersey plumber accident attorneys will help you file a claim so you can get the necessary help you need to recover.

Common Workplace Injuries of Plumbers

Plumbers may experience a variety of serious injuries while on the job. Injuries may include head or brain trauma from being hit on the head by a pipe, or being cut by a sharp object while crawling underneath a house or building. Plumbers may endure injuries to their hands while repairing garbage disposals or sinks.

Plumbers working on new construction projects are exposed to the same hazards and risks as other construction personnel, which may involve dangerous falls or even electrocution.

Plumbing is among the highest-risk professions for work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMD). WRWD occurs because of the repetitive nature of plumbing work, which can impact a plumber’s nerves, joints, and muscles. Plumbers may experience the following WRMD:

  • Swollen and inflamed tendons or joints
  • Herniated disc and other spinal problems
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome (Repetitive Stress)

The Dangers of Working in the Plumbing Industry

While the plumbing industry can be lucrative, it can also be dangerous. Plumbers are exposed to toxins and flammable materials on certain job sites. Many of the adhesives used by plumbers contain toxins, as well. Older homes that plumbers service may have pipes that are no longer up to code and may expose plumbers to lead. Furthermore, plumbers sometimes cut and fabricate copper lines, which may create a fire hazard.

Often plumbers work in tight and awkward spaces that can create strains on the neck, back, or shoulders. Crawling under a house or through a tight basement may cause pulled muscles and other health challenges to the body. While underneath buildings or homes, plumbers may encounter pests such as rats, spiders, or snakes, which could bite or harm them.

The equipment that plumbers utilize in their work can create hazards for their eyes. Drills used by plumbers may cause materials to fly into their eyes and cause chronic or permanent eye damage. As you can see, there are many different types of dangers that can plague plumbing professionals, and those workers need to be protected when they are injured on the job.

Speak with an Experienced Plumber Attorney in New Jersey

If you are a plumber who has suffered an on-the-job injury or occupational illness, contact Schibell Law, LLC today. Our experienced New Jersey plumber accident attorneys can answer your questions and explain your options so that you can get the compensation you are entitled to by law. Call or contact us online to request your free consultation today.

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