Top Five Work Injuries in California

On-the-job injuries in the Golden State have increased significantly in the post-pandemic era. These injuries include sudden and unexpected trauma injuries and diseases that form over time. Either way, a job-related illness or injury usually devastates a family, both emotionally and financially. Frequently, a job injury is the start of a downward spiral that seems endless.

A Carlsbad personal injury lawyer works hard to reverse this downward spiral and help victims get back to work as quickly as possible. This hard work begins with a thorough case evaluation. Usually, but not always, workers’ compensation is the exclusive remedy for job-related injuries and illnesses. Our team also collects evidence that supports your claims. Then, unless the case settles earlier, we present this evidence at an Administrative Law Judge appeal hearing, where we advocate for you.

Repetitive Stress Injuries

These job injuries are normally associated with blue collar workers, such as warehouse employees and production line workers. These individuals often overuse joints like their knees, elbows, and ankles. Others do the same thing, like cut meat, for hours at a time with little or no break.

Our bodies can only take so much wear and tear, especially in these situations. Eventually, our bodies break down.

Repetitive stress injuries also affect white collar workers. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a good example. Many people develop CTS because their wrists are above their elbows when they type. As a result, the carpal tunnel in the wrist collapses, causing a nerve injury.

Additionally, many repetitive stress injuries are, well, repetitive. Frequently, after these victims recover, they return to the same duties that caused the injury in the first place. Subsequence RSIs are much worse than initial RSIs.

Even if a pre-existing condition, like a previous injury, contributed to the risk and/or severity of a work injury, a Carlsbad personal injury lawyer can obtain maximum benefits.

Toxic Exposure

These benefits usually include lost wage replacement and medical bill payment. Both these benefits have life-changing effects, especially in toxic or environmental poisoning cases.

Many chemicals that most people use everyday, in the garage or the office, are highly toxic. Accidental exposure could cause a chemical burn. Long-term exposure could cause breathing problems or cancer.

Falls

Continuing the same theme, blue collar and white collar workers alike are at risk for falls. In fact, falls are more common among white collar workers.

Pulled-out drawers, cluttered floors, and loose rugs cause many office falls. Employers have a legal duty to provide safe environments for in-office workers. They also have a legal duty to provide safe environments for remote workers.

A fall from a height is a common injury among construction workers. In fact, falls are the leading cause of fatal construction accidents. A fall from as little as four stories above ground is usually fatal.

Motor Vehicle Crashes

These injuries sometimes involve liability issues. If the victim was under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the wreck, and the victim substantially caused the wreck, workers’ compensation insurance may not apply.

Overall, motor vehicle collisions kill or seriously injure millions of Americans every year. If a non-worker substantially caused the wreck, a Carlsbad personal injury lawyer might sue in civil court and obtain additional compensation for these injuries, such as compensation for emotional distress.

Hearing Loss

Millions of people struggle with work-related hearing loss. Many workplaces are noisy enough to damage hearing, but not noisy enough to trigger mandatory government safety protocols. When these victims don’t immediately see doctors, and they often don’t, their hearing loss is very difficult to correct.

Connect With a Diligent San Diego County Lawyer

Injury victims are entitled to substantial compensation. For a confidential consultation with an experienced personal injury lawyer in Carlsbad, contact the Pursley Law Firm. The sooner you reach out to us, the sooner we start working for you.

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