We will begin this article by saying that, according to the laws, a work injury is any bodily accident that a worker suffers as a result of performing their work responsibilities either at their plant or while visiting another location or while traveling from one workplace to another.However, there are risks that tend to be more common for the female workforce than for the male workforce regardless of the industry in which they work, as well as the time or place to perform it.
In the event of any type of work injury, it is essential to consult with both a doctor and a work injury attorney who can guide you efficiently and promptly to file a claim for compensation for the physical and psychological damages you suffer after the accident.
In What Industries Are Women More Prone to Suffering Work-Related Injuries?
According to statistics, there are industries such as customer service, teaching, childcare, cleaning, kitchen work, and office tasks in which the female gender predominates and makes them more prone to suffer certain types of injuries, such as:
Falls, Slips, and Trips
25% of accidents in offices are caused by falls caused by materials at the workstation. That is why order and cleanliness are very important to prevent this type of work accident.
Cuts and Wounds
Both in offices, kitchens, industrial or field work, it is common to use sharp and pointed objects that can cause considerable work accidents. It is necessary to use them with caution and maintain order in the workspace to avoid injuries that could even endanger our limbs.
General Impact Injuries
Impacts of high intensity with doors and other furniture elements, such as shelves, file drawers or cabinets, are very common work accidents and occur much more frequently than it may seem.
Repetitive Strain Injuries
A female worker who has to perform the same action repeatedly day after day may suffer repetitive strain injuries. For example, an office worker may develop chronic neck or hip pain from the posture they adopt while sitting in front of their computer for long periods; as well as carpal tunnel syndrome from using a keyboard all day.At Conexión Legal we have labor attorneys who speak Spanish ready to advise you in case you need it; contact us through WhatsApp or Schedule your Consultation to learn about alternatives.
Back Injuries
This type of work injury occurs very commonly in female workers who perform manual tasks. Lower back injury is the most likely type of discomfort, produced if too much force is exerted on the back or when lifting or moving heavy objects. Also by repeating certain movements, especially those that involve twisting or rotating the spine. Even, the inactivity of desk work can contribute to pain, especially if you have incorrect posture or sit all day in a chair with inadequate back support.
When you identify that you suffer from some type of work injury, at Conexión Legal we remind you that you have the right to consult with one of our work injury attorneys to receive free advice and subsequently proceed to file a claim for compensation for the damages that occurred to you.Get in touch with us through our phone number or via WhatsApp and allow us to accompany your case and obtain fair and timely compensation for work-related injuries.
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