On Behalf of Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa | June 01, 2024 | Workers' Compensation
If you are injured on the job, you’re covered by workers’ compensation, and your claim will be unique to you. There are, however, several basic kinds of injuries that most workers’ compensation claims are based upon, and a better understanding of these can help you with your claim. If this is the difficult position you find yourself in, don’t wait to consult with an experienced Port St. Lucie workers’ compensation attorney.
Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents are the most common kind of injury accident on the job and elsewhere, and they can be exceptionally dangerous. If you work in a field like construction, slip and fall accidents are one of OSHA’s fatal four, which means they are one of the top four causes of fatalities on construction sites. These accidents are all the more dangerous when the fall is from a height, such as any of the following:
- From scaffolding
- From a ladder
- From a floor above ground level
- From a staircase
- From tall equipment
Struck-By Accidents
Struck-by accidents – or accidents in which employees are struck by falling debris or equipment or are struck by heavy equipment – is another form of accident that made it on OSHA’s fatal four for construction work. The other two include caught-in-betweens, which involve being caught in between two unyielding forces, such as between a building and a piece of equipment, and electrocutions, which are all too common on construction sites.
Toxic Exposure
In some industries, such as construction, agriculture, and factories, employees can be exposed to toxic substances that can lead to serious injuries and illnesses. Employers are responsible for ensuring that employees who are exposed to dangerous toxins have the safety gear and the safety training they need.
Vehicle Accidents
Traffic accidents are common across the board, and this includes when you’re at work. If you’re required to drive your own vehicle or a company car as part of your job, you’re covered by workers’ compensation, and the losses you experience can be immense.
Assault and Battery
While you may not think of assault and battery as being job-related, OSHA reports that all the following are increasingly vulnerable to attack:
- Healthcare providers
- Rideshare drivers
- Probation officers
- Retail workers
- Utility workers
Regardless of the kind of work-related accident you were injured in, you shouldn’t wait to obtain the medical care you need, to notify your boss or supervisor that you were injured on the job, and to consult with a capable workers’ compensation attorney.
An Experienced Port St. Lucie Workers’ Compensation Attorney Can Help
If your job leaves you injured or ill, obtaining the workers’ compensation that you deserve is key to your recovery, but it’s also complicated. The savvy Port St. Lucie workers’ compensation attorneys at Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa harness the full force of their legal skill and insight in every case they handle, and they’re standing by to help you. For more information, please contact us online or call 561-478-2500 today.