The construction sector has always been one of the industries that reports the highest number of injured workers per year, due to the constant risks to which employees are exposed, many of whom are of Hispanic origin and do not have proper documentation. Do you need free legal help to know your rights? Here we tell you how you can get it.
According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, better known by the English acronym BLS, Hispanic workers in the construction sector usually represent 30% of the total employees who work in this industry in the United States.
The vast majority of these workers come from Mexico, but also from other Latin American countries such as Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Colombia, etc. However, there is also a reality and that is that there are many undocumented workers who work in construction.Do you know what your rights are as an undocumented worker? If you suffered a crane construction accident, contact Conexión Legal immediately at 1800 201 1220 or through WhatsApp. Our team will be able to provide you with the guidance you need, defending each of your rights as an injured worker.
What are my rights as an undocumented worker?
In the United States, all workers have exactly the same rights before the law, including those who do not have any type of document that identifies them as legal citizens in the country.
Whether it is federal or state laws, each of these protects the worker against any type of accident that endangers their overall health, providing them with benefits that allow them to cope with the situation without major problems.
Do not be afraid to defend your rights! If you are a victim of crane accidents in construction, even if you are an undocumented worker you will be able to access the benefits that the law establishes according to your case, so it is important that you can count on free legal help that provides you with guidance in the process.
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Can I receive workers' compensation as an undocumented worker when suffering crane accidents?
One of the main benefits you can access as a construction worker when suffering injuries in crane accidents, is compensation that allows you to cover the most important expenses that usually arise after suffering a work accident.
Workers' compensation is a federal law, so it applies to every worker employed in the country, even if they are undocumented.
With workers' compensation you will be able to cover expenses such as:
- Medical care.
- X-ray studies.
- Prescription medications.
- Ambulance transportation.
- Expenses for permanent or partial disability.
- Rehabilitation therapies
Each of these expenses can be covered by the compensation that as a worker you are entitled to receive, even if you are an undocumented worker. Remember that in the United States, under the law, all workers have access to the same rights.
Where can I find free legal help?
If you believe that your rights are being violated and you are not being allowed a fair process to receive the compensation that corresponds to you after suffering an accident, it is important that you request free legal help so that justice is served in your case.Remember that you have every right to receive workers' compensation from the insurance company hired by your employer, so you should not accept any proposal that prevents you from accessing the benefits that are legally yours.Also read: What Are the Risks You Run as an Undocumented Worker When Filing a Claim?Contact our Conexión Legal team today by calling 1800 201 1220, or by writing through our WhatsApp, and receive all the free legal help you need to handle your crane accident case with the best accident attorneys.Do not allow your rights to be violated! Regardless of your immigration status. At Conexión Legal we will take charge of your case so that you receive each of the benefits you deserve.
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