Workers' compensation insurance provides valuable benefits to employees who have suffered injuries related to their job duties, including medical care and lost wage replacement. According to O'Connor, Mikita & Davidson, a Cincinnati law firm known for providing high-quality services across a variety of practice areas, workers in most states can claim benefits for a broad range of injuries.

3 Types of Injuries Workers' Compensation Will Cover

1. Accident Injuries

If an employee is injured in the course and scope of their employment whether it's on a construction site or office building, workers compensation will pay for the necessary medical treatment. Other common accidents include vehicle crashes, slips on icy surfaces, and warehouse safety incidents, which can result in anything from broken bones to permanent disabilities. To qualify, the accident can occur anywhere the employee is performing their job duties, not just at their place of employment.

2. Repetitive Motion Injuries

Some medical conditions, like carpal tunnel syndrome, herniated discs, and deafness could be qualifying conditions if a medical professional decides they are directly related to the patient's working conditions. Although these injuries are typically not as traumatic as those suffered in an accident, they often require expensive long-term treatment and management.

3. Emotional & Mental Health Issues

Especially stressful working conditions can trigger anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues in some employees. In recent years, workers' compensation boards have begun awarding benefits to workers whose job duties have resulted in sometimes-debilitating mental health issues, providing the treatment they need to rejoin the work force.

The attorneys at O'Connor, Mikita & Davidson have decades of legal experience and a reputation for their keen awareness of every detail of a case. If you've suffered an injury related to your employment, visit their website or call (513) 655-2068 for a free initial consultation today.