While serious injury and death can be caused by heavy equipment, repetitive stress injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome and injuries to the shoulder and joints, are also common. Additionally, heavy equipment workers may be exposed to toxins that causeoccupational diseases. These types of injuries may result in a lifetime of pain and disability, making it impossible to return to your job.
In addition, carpal tunnel and other repetitive stress disorders can also qualify people for workers compensation. The workers’ compensation processes can be confusing, frustrating and fraught with delays. We can help minimize these effects and be very helpful to you in terms of being able to answer your questions about what’s happening, what you can do and what to expect. We encourage you to ask questions and not to hesitate in expressing any concerns at any time.
Sexual Harassment
These cases are not easy. The workers’ compensation company will point the finger back at the victim, asking why the sexual harassment was not reported immediately. Our experience allows us to handle cases that are this complex and challenging.
When a person suffers an on the job injury due to a slip-and-fall, the case is referred to as “premises liability.” In general terms, this means that the owner of the property (premises) can be held liable for the injury. Proving negligence in a premises liability case can be challenging, however, so you want to work with an experienced lawyer.
Injuries and Illnesses Common to Truck Drivers The most obvious cause of truck driver injury is a vehicle accident. Trucking accidents are often serious due to the size and weight of the vehicles. Large trucks are prone to rollover accidents, jackknifing and brake failures. Drivers may suffer injuries such as burns, amputations, spinal injuries, neck and back injuries, and head and brain injuries. In addition to workers’ compensation, truck drivers in an accident on the job may have personal injury claims. The sedentary lifestyle of a truck driver, as well as the fatigue and stress of the job, may also lead to injury and illness such as heart disease and diabetes. Loading and unloading cargo can cause back pain, repetitive stress injuries and exposure to toxins. Chemical or diesel exposure can cause occupational diseases such as inhalation illnesses or cancer.
Auto Accidents
Slip and Fall Injury
Work-related car accidents or a slip-and-fall injuries that happened away from work, but while you were performing job duties