Common Workplace Accidents for Which You Can Claim Compensation

Accidents can take place anywhere and without warning. However, in case an accident occurs in the workplace, several things have to be taken into consideration, such as, whether the accident was a result of someone else’s error or yours. Did your company train you to handle these situations properly?

Questions like these will help you understand who is responsible for the incident. If it was a result of someone else’s neglect, you are well within your right to file for workers’ compensation. This is also how many workers get the appropriate financial compensation they require to recover post an accident.

It helps you cover all medical expenses and lost wages as well to ensure that you can still support your family. However, proving these cases can sometimes be quite challenging,  which is why you need the services of legal experts like the workplace accident lawyers at Costa Ivone, LLC. We have vast experience in handling workers compensation cases in Chicago and can work with you to ensure a favorable outcome.

Common Workplace Accidents

While there are different types of workplace accidents, some are more common than others. Here are some of the most common workplace accidents:

1. Slips & Falls

Slips and falls account for almost a third of all workplace-related injuries. Statistics show that over a million injuries take place each year in the US. Several factors can cause slips and falls such as damaged or slippery floors, debris on the floor, or other obstructions. These accidents are mainly caused due to someone else’s neglect and can be quite dangerous and you may be eligible for workers compensation.

2. Manual Labor

If you work in a construction environment, where you have to perform tasks like carrying, pulling, pushing, heavy lifting, or even moving, you are more susceptible to heart-related problems, muscle injuries, broken bones, and back injuries. Speak to your employer if you have any concerns. Assessing manual labor activities and controlling risks is the responsibility of your employer to ensure that all workers are safe. 

3. Working With Heavy Machinery

If your job requires you to work in a setting where there are heavy machinery and vehicles, you are at risk of getting injured by items falling from the vehicles or machinery. Workers that operate these vehicles are at risk as well. Vehicles suddenly turning over due to unbalanced loads or even crashes can result in serious injuries. Driving accidents can lead to broken limbs, concussions and head injuries, and neck injuries.

4. Workplace Dangers

Depending on the type of work you’re tasked with, there are chances that you might be susceptible to serious workplace injuries such as, burns, explosions, and other physical damage. However, you can’t always avoid jobs that are assigned to you in a hazardous environment. There are several guidelines in place to ensure that employees can complete the task efficiently and safely by diminishing these dangers.

Hire Expert Legal Help

However, you can always seek compensation if you get injured at work. Accidents like these are costly, and the steep medical bills in addition to the loss of wages has a severe impact on your ability to support your family.

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