JENKINTOWN PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS

Heat-related illness can have a major impact on your life if the warning signs are ignored or go untreated. If you suffer from a heat-related illness while on the job, you may be entitled to receive Pennsylvania workers’ compensation benefits. It is helpful to know what the stages of heat illness are to protect against a potentially deadly scenario:

Heat Rash – These small, red bumps appear on the skin as a result of sweat that remains on your skin. This first stage of heat illness begins when your body can no longer regulate its body temperature.

Heat Cramps – This second stage of heat illness is caused by the loss of sodium and fluid from sweat production. Cramping pain may be experienced in the abdomen or in other large muscles like your legs and back.

Heat Exhaustion – After heat cramps, you may begin to feel dizzy, nauseous, weak or thirsty. The body produces excessive sweat and you may get a severe headache.

Heat Stroke – This is the most dangerous and deadly stage of heat illness and could result in death if untreated. Symptoms of this stage include loss of consciousness, lack of sweat production and disorientation. This medical emergency needs immediate treatment.

Heat-related illness is a serious condition that may have lasting effects on your body and thus affect your ability to work. If you have suffered a heat-related illness while on the job in Pennsylvania, call Mednick, Mezyk & Kredo today. Our experienced Philadelphia workers’ compensation attorneys will help you navigate the complex workers’ compensation system with compassion and understanding. Call us today at 888-807-WORK (9675).