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Six of the Most Common Causes of Workplace Injuries

Getting hurt on the job isn’t just painful. It can cost you thousands of dollars in medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, and lost wages. Statistically, there are certain tasks that are more likely than others to result in serious injuries for California workers. If you have been injured at work, contact the knowledgeable Los Angeles workers’ compensation attorneys at Joe, Southard & Yeoh LLP immediately at (424)325-2205.

Read on to learn about six of the most common ways that Southern California workers get hurt on the job, and contact our knowledgeable Los Angeles workers’ compensation attorneys after you’ve been injured at work.

1. Falls from heights

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the number one source of OSHA violations is a failure of employers to provide fall protection to workers on job sites. Falls are the leading cause of death on construction sites, year after year.

2. Motor vehicle accidents

Motor vehicle accidents cause tens of thousands of deaths and hundreds of thousands of injuries every year across the US. Workers who are required to drive as part of their job face a risk of being hurt in a crash.

3. Overexertion injuries

Overexertion occurs when a worker tasked with lifting, pushing, or pulling a heavy object is hurt. While workers in warehouses or construction sites can face a risk of overexertion when moving heavy equipment and materials, more and more healthcare workers are experiencing overexertion injuries when moving or lifting patients.

4. Struck-by injuries

Workers hit by a falling or swinging object can face serious injuries such as skull fractures, concussions, other traumatic brain injuries, or even death. Often, these injuries are a result of inadequate safety equipment such as helmets or protective netting or scaffolding being provided to workers.

5. Slip-and-fall injuries

Injuries resulting from slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall accidents have been found to cause about 15% of all on-the-job injuries. Employers have a duty to keep workspaces free from unexpected tripping hazards.

6. Repetitive motion injuries

Workers in almost any setting bear a risk of suffering a repetitive motion injury. Office workers who spend hours typing, factory workers who repeatedly perform the same motions, or auto mechanics who screw and unscrew bolts are just a few examples of the types of repetitive motion injuries that can affect American workers.

If you’ve been hurt on the job in Southern California, seek help from aggressive and dedicated attorneys to get the benefits you deserve by contacting the Los Angeles workers’ compensation lawyers at Joe, Southard & Yeoh LLP for a free consultation at (424)325-2205.

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