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Any workplace, from retail offices to construction sites, pose a risk for injuries that could leave employees unable to work. While workers’ compensation provides benefits for almost any accidental injury related to a victim’s job duties, some situations are more common than others. Understanding the most common causes of workplace injuries can help you avoid these dangerous situations.

What Are Common Workplace Injuries?

1. Trips, Slips, & Falls

Falls are among the most common workplace accidents, accounting for nearly a quarter-million injuries every year. Construction sites are especially hazardous, but employees may also trip on loose carpet or fall down the stairs. Even falling from a relatively short distance can leave workers with cuts, contusions, broken bones, and even traumatic head injuries.

2. Auto Accidents

workers compensationMany modern rules require workers to make deliveries, meet clients off-site, or provide services at a customer’s location. More time spent driving comes with an increased risk of auto accidents, potentially resulting in severe injuries ranging from whiplash to bone damage and even long-term paralysis. Fortunately, workers’ compensation covers auto accidents that occur during work-related travel, regardless of who was at fault.

3. Repetitive Motion Injuries

Continuously performing the same motion over and over again often triggers inflammation, sometimes with debilitating results. Warehouse workers and construction professionals often suffer repetitive motion injuries to the knees and back.

In office environments, carpal tunnel syndrome is extremely common and may require extensive therapy or even surgery to correct. Fortunately, medical conditions and illnesses that develop gradually are also covered by workers’ compensation.

 

If you’ve been injured in a work-related accident, let the attorneys at Law Offices of Conti, Levy, and Salerno, LLC. put their experience to work for you. Their team has over 75 years of combined experience serving injured workers throughout the Torrington, CT area, and will fight to ensure you get the benefits you deserve. Visit their website for more on their workers’ compensation services, or call (860) 482-4451 to speak with an attorney today.

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