Statistically, some of themost dangerous jobs in the United States or those that generate the most workplace injuries belong to the field of construction, manufacturing, gardening, cleaning, cooking, care for people with different abilities, and agriculture. These jobs, furthermore, can generate great physical and/or mental wear and tear on those who perform them for considerable time.
Abusive employers may take advantage of your fear, immigration status, or lack of information as an employee to avoid fulfilling their responsibilities, managing to evade their obligation to provide you with appropriate safety equipment to perform your duties or give benefits to those who are entitled to them when they suffer an accident or work-related injuries.In these situations, it is of utmost importance that you can count on the legal representation of a work injury attorney specialized in dignified and humane treatment with Latino clients regardless of their conditions and documentation. When you call Conexión Legal, you will have the opportunity to schedule an appointment to receive immediate attention.
Most Common Work Injuries
Five of the most common workplace injuries, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), are:
Work Injuries from Repetitive Strain
A worker who has to perform the same action repeatedly day after day can suffer work injuries for this reason. For example, an industrial worker may develop chronic knee pain from transporting equipment at work. On the other hand, office workers can suffer repetitive strain damage in the form of carpal tunnel syndrome from using a keyboard all day.
Overexertion
Some workers may suffer chronic pain, muscle tears or tendon tears and other debilitating injuries due to overexertion. It is common for workers to make movements that are too forceful when trying to lift heavy objects.
Bone Fractures
OSHA has reported that falls of people and objects from heights are two of the leading causes of fatal accidents in the construction sector, so it is not surprising that bone fractures are the most common work injuries in non-fatal accidents across all work environments.
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
A worker who falls and is struck by an object or becomes trapped between machinery can suffer a TBI. Any worker who suffers a work accident that could cause a brain injury of any kind should receive immediate medical attention and obtain fair compensation.
Burns
Electrocutions and burns are also included in the list of the most common fatal injuries in OSHA's construction sector. People who survive electrocution can suffer third-degree burns that leave permanent scars. Likewise, burns can be caused by open flames, hot surfaces, and caustic chemicals causing irreversible damage.Find at Conexión Legal work attorneys specialized in cases of claims for accidents or work-related injuries; contact us via WhatsApp or Schedule your Consultation to learn about the alternatives for your case.
What to Do in the Event of a Work Injury?
If you suffered an injury at your company and need to obtain compensation, you should contact specialized work injury attorneys. All types of work injuries are events that can occur at any time and in any type of job, as they do not always occur in buildings under construction or in manufacturing factories, accidents also happen in offices and stores.
After a work accident, the worker has the right to receive compensation for medical treatment and to cover related expenses. At that point, a work injury attorney is key to achieving a successful claim; At Conexión Legal we offer you 24/7 service with our attorneys specialized in work accidents.
How is a Work Accident Case Understood Legally?
It is important to know that there is a wide diversity of factors that intervene when evaluating why different types of work injuries and accidents occur; however, carelessness and negligence of workers and employers is the main one.Employers are obligated to implement work procedures that are as safe as possible for the worker; likewise, the worker is obligated to comply with the company's safety regulations and perform tasks with common sense.
It is said that the best way to control a hazard is to eliminate it, although there are certain jobs that are dangerous by nature. However, greater control over risks should be pursued to reduce the danger of suffering accidents.
Finally, it is important to know that an injury is defined as any alteration or physical damage to any part of the body as a result of a blow or illness. A work injury is considered that specific damage or occupational disease related to the work that the worker performs. It is called specific because it is the result of a single accident that occurred in the workplace.
Additionally, it can also be a long-term physical or mental injury developed progressively by the worker; but it must always be related to the usual tasks performed by the employee.
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