Work accidents are usually among the most dangerous, because workers can be exposed to the use of objects and machinery that can cause serious injuries, such as stairs. If you are a victim of workplace accidents on stairs, it is important that you know very well what your rights are.
According to statistics, in the United States stair falls are usually one of the main causes of work-related injuries, often causing serious injuries that can even lead to death.
For the year 2011, for example, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, also known by the English acronym NIOSH, recorded a total of 113 worker deaths, related to the use of stairs in the workplace.
Do you know what benefits you can obtain as a victim of workplace accidents involving stairs? At Conexión Legal we can provide you with the free consultation you need, not only to know your rights as a victim, but also to find the best attorneys who can defend you without any problems.
What are the causes of workplace accidents on stairs?
There are many causes that can lead to workplace accidents on stairs, which can result in serious injuries to the worker involved in the incident.
Some of the main causes of workplace accidents on stairs are the following:
- Stairs in poor condition.
- Slippery floors.
- Lack of adequate safety equipment.
- Negligence in the maintenance and stability of the stair.
- Poor assembly of the stair.
Each of these details can be the cause of the most serious injuries to workers, so it is important that everything is verified to be in order before using it to perform any type of work task.
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If you suffer injuries for any of these reasons in your workplace, by law you are entitled to receive the benefit of workers' compensation, with which you can cover each of the expenses necessary for your complete recovery.
Types of common injuries in workplace stair accidents
Work accidents on stairs can cause serious injuries to the worker, especially when he or she is performing tasks at a considerable height and without adequate safety equipment.
Some of the most common injuries in workplace accidents involving stairs are back injuries, concussions, bone fractures, general trauma, among others.
Each of these injuries usually requires specialized medical care, which can have high costs that often exceed the worker's budget. However, with the compensation that by law you are entitled to receive, you don't have to worry.
What expenses does workers' compensation cover for stair accidents?
When you become a victim of stair falls in your workplace, depending on the severity of your injuries, expenses can become very high. With the workers' compensation that by law you are entitled to receive, you won't have to worry about anything but your health.
When you receive workers' compensation, it will help you cover expenses such as:
- Medical care.
- Ambulance transportation.
- Prescribed medications.
- Laboratory tests.
- Rehabilitation therapies, if necessary.
- Lost wages due to your injuries.
- Expenses for partial or permanent disability.
Each of these benefits should be provided by your employer through the insurance company they have contracted for the safety of each of their employees. If you have problems receiving the compensation you legally deserve, you have the right to file a legal claim with a workers' compensation attorney.
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