When you are a victim of work-related injuries, the law gives you the opportunity to access compensation for each of the damages you have suffered, in order to minimize the impact that this event may cause. But, what happens when these injuries occur in the agricultural sector?
Generally, the agricultural field is usually one of the main sources of employment for foreigners in the United States, among which are many immigrants from Latin American countries, who take advantage of the USCIS benefit for temporary agricultural workers H-2A. However, when an accident occurs in this sector, one of the main concerns on the part of workers is usually related to the fear of not obtaining the benefits that the law offers in these cases, simply for being foreign workers.
If you suffer injuries as a worker in the agricultural sector, you may have the opportunity to receive compensation. Call now at 1800 201 1220, or write to our WhatsApp to receive free legal advice from our specialized team, who will guide you down the right path.
Can I receive compensation for injuries in agricultural work?
When it comes to work accidents, these can occur in any labor sector, especially in those where workers must be exposed to constant handling of tools and heavy machinery, such as agriculture.
As established by the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act, known in Spanish as Ley de Protección a los Trabajadores Agrícolas Migratorios y de Temporada, employers must guarantee their agricultural workers access to workers' compensation insurance in cases of accidents and injuries.
While some states in the country restrict coverage of these insurance policies for agricultural workers, it is always important that you can act with the help of a work injury attorney, who will allow you to know each of your rights, according to the characteristics of your case and what is stipulated by law.
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What expenses can I recover through compensation?
When you suffer an accident in the agricultural sector, the compensation that you must by law receive from the insurance company that your employer has contracted, should cover essential expenses, such as medical, treatments, among many others that the accident may generate.
Some of the most common expenses that can be recovered through compensation are the following:
- Medical care expenses.
- Prescribed medications.
- Clinical studies.
- Lost wages
- Lost employment benefits
Furthermore, by having the support of a team of labor attorneys, you will be able to claim an amount for other consequences that can be caused by work-related injuries, such as the anguish, stress and depression that the event may cause you.
Does compensation coverage apply throughout the country?
While compensation is a benefit established in the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act, there are some states that are governed by their own laws, so the requirement that employers provide workers' compensation insurance to agricultural workers does not apply.
These states are as follows:
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Mississippi
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Mexico
- North Carolina
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
If you are in any of these states, make sure you have the proper support of a labor attorney, who will allow you to access an appropriate legal process, in which your rights as a worker are respected.
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If you are a victim of work-related injuries in the agricultural field, or any other labor sector in the United States, do not hesitate to call us to receive the legal guidance you need, and seek justice for the injuries caused by the accident.Also Read:Injuries During Work Hours? Contact a Work Accident AttorneyCall now at 1800 201 1220, or write to our WhatsApp to receive free legal advice from our team of experts, who will ensure that your case is handled by the best labor attorneys in the United States.
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