Work accidents are more frequent than we might think. According to figures from the International Labour Organization, ILO, more than one million people die each year worldwide as a result of work accidents and most of their families did not have the support of a labor attorney who could help them request some type of compensation for damages.
Because of this, if you have been a victim of a work accident, you should contact the Conexión Legal team as soon as possible by calling 1800 201 1220 or writing to us through WhatsApp so that you can receive the best free legal advice, and in this way we can help you obtain the highest possible compensation with the help of a labor attorney.
It is for all of the above that worker organizations have set themselves the task of developing standardized regulations to raise awareness on two fundamental points:
- The company must ensure the safety of its workers.
- Workers who have the responsibility of becoming guarantees for the compliance of these standards, as well as co-responsible for their own care in the performance of a job position.
Technological advances and the globalization of this type of commercial behavior have led to a positive change in the search for elements and processes to counteract its effects; However, organizations such as the ILO affirm that there is still a long way to go.
Worker protection is a heavy premise in countries like the United States, where it is considered that all workers, regardless of the type of work they perform, are at risk of suffering a work accident; from a simple injury to a serious incident that could cause the death of a worker. Therefore, it is important to be clear regarding information on this topic. For example, high-risk jobs are considered to be work performed in the industries: construction, electrical, chemical industry and maquiladoras.The agency responsible for protecting workers' rights in this country is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OSHA; its job is based on a law that came into force in 1970, called the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
In this sense, American laws require those responsible for these industries to provide the necessary equipment for physical protection of personnel; without losing sight of everything that emotional assistance entails, although the reality is that the standards go beyond that.
A document that aims to protect workers in three specific areas:
- Education about potential hazards in the workplace
- Protection and advice in case of work accident
- Anonymity in case of complaint
The Federal Bureau of Investigation of the United States has more than 2,000 inspectors who are responsible for monitoring compliance with occupational safety and health measures. After receiving a report of any type of work accident, the office employees intend to initiate an investigation process to establish the truthfulness of the facts.
According to OSHA figures, the largest number of work accidents in North America are caused by: falls, blows from heavy objects, electrical discharges and death by compression.Depending on each case, coverage of medical expenses or greater reimbursement will be determined. None of these benefits will be achieved, however, if there are no complaints; in fact, most work accident cases in the United States are not resolved, as the affected person remains silent about the accident.With the above in mind, if you deem it necessary and want to know what a work accident attorney does, you should contact the Conexión Legal team as soon as possible so that you can receive the best free legal advice, and if applicable, we can help you obtain the highest compensation with the legal support of a labor attorney experienced in your state's laws and cases like yours.
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