Practice Areas Workers’ Compensation Workers’ Compensation by Industry and Job Type Landscaping Worker Injuries

Landscaping workers perform physically demanding jobs that require operating machinery, lifting heavy materials, working outdoors in all weather conditions, and maintaining residential and commercial properties. From lawn maintenance and tree trimming to irrigation work and groundskeeping, landscaping employees face a variety of workplace hazards every day.

At Stern & Cohen, we represent injured landscaping workers, groundskeepers, lawn care employees, tree service workers, and other outdoor laborers throughout Pennsylvania. If you were injured while performing landscaping or groundskeeping duties, our Pennsylvania workers’ compensation attorneys are ready to help.

Common Causes of Landscaping Worker Injuries

Landscaping employees often work around heavy equipment, uneven terrain, and changing weather conditions that can increase the risk of injury.

Common causes of landscaping worker injuries include:

  • Heavy lifting and overexertion
  • Slip and fall accidents
  • Uneven ground and outdoor hazards
  • Lawn mower accidents
  • Tree trimming and chainsaw accidents
  • Equipment and machinery injuries
  • Falls from ladders
  • Repetitive lifting, bending, and carrying
  • Heat-related illnesses
  • Motor vehicle and trailer accidents
  • Struck-by accidents involving tools or equipment

Whether working on residential properties, commercial sites, parks, or public spaces, landscaping workers face injury risks throughout the workday.

Common Landscaping Worker Injuries

The physical nature of landscaping work can result in both traumatic injuries and repetitive stress conditions.

Common landscaping worker injuries include:

Many landscaping injuries require medical treatment, physical therapy, surgery, and time away from work.

Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Landscaping Workers

Pennsylvania workers’ compensation benefits may be available if you were injured while performing landscaping or groundskeeping duties.

Workers’ compensation benefits may cover:

  • Medical treatment
  • Surgery and hospital bills
  • Physical therapy and rehabilitation
  • Prescription medications
  • Wage-loss benefits
  • Specific loss benefits for permanent injuries
  • Workers’ compensation settlements

Whether your injury occurred while operating equipment, lifting materials, trimming trees, or maintaining a property, you may be entitled to benefits.

Heat-Related Injuries and Outdoor Work Accidents

Unlike many professions, landscaping workers spend most of their workday outdoors. Prolonged exposure to extreme heat, humidity, and weather conditions can result in serious health complications.

Common outdoor work injuries include:

  • Heat exhaustion
  • Heat stroke
  • Dehydration
  • Falls caused by uneven terrain
  • Injuries from weather-related hazards

These injuries can be severe and may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits when they occur during the course of employment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can landscaping workers receive workers’ compensation in Pennsylvania?

Yes. Most landscaping and groundskeeping workers are covered by Pennsylvania workers’ compensation and may qualify for benefits after a work-related injury.

Are lawn mower and landscaping equipment injuries covered by workers’ compensation?

Yes. Injuries involving lawn mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, and other landscaping equipment may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits if they occur while performing job duties.

Can I receive workers’ compensation for a heat-related injury?

Yes. Heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and other heat-related illnesses may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits if they occur while working outdoors.

Contact a Pennsylvania Landscaping Worker Injury Lawyer

A workplace injury can leave landscaping workers facing medical bills, lost wages, and uncertainty about the future. If you were injured while working in landscaping, lawn care, grounds maintenance, or a related field, the attorneys at Stern & Cohen are ready to help.

Contact Stern & Cohen today for a free consultation to discuss your workers’ compensation claim and learn about your legal options.

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