JENKINTOWN PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS

You may think it’s safe to assume that your desk job keeps you safe from work related injuries in Pennsylvania; however, on-the-job accidents can happen just about anywhere. The Pennsylvania workers’ compensation attorneys at Mednick, Mezyk and Kredo wanted to share some common workplace injuries that occur in just about any job setting to help you prevent potential future injuries.

Falls

Falls can be caused in a variety of ways and have a vast array of effects. The category of falls can include:

• Same level falls – this type of accident occurs when the injured party falls to the ground at the same level where they were standing. This category of injury often involves changes in floor traction, blocked pathways, and spilled liquids.
• Fall to lower level – injuries sustained from these accidents could be caused by falling from a ladder or falling down the stairs.
• Slip and fall – often caused by spilled liquids and/or improper traction of a floor (too tacky or too slick).
• Trip and fall – these accidents occur when there is an object in the footpath of a person, resulting in a fall.

Struck By/Against an Object

This category of accidents is rarer in sedentary-type jobs; however, it is still possible. The two following scenarios illustrate how these accidents could occur in the office:

• if improperly stacked above, boxes could fall from a high shelf and strike someone in the head
• a heavy filing cabinet is improperly used and it overturns, pinning a person against a wall or other hard object.

Auto Accident

Many of us hear and see auto accidents each day. Workplace injuries can include drivers who are injured while driving for work on company time in company vehicles. In fact, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 37% of work-related fatalities in Pennsylvania were due to transportation accidents.

Repetitive Motion

This type of injury often goes under the radar, yet still is quite harmful in the long-term. Repetitive motions such as constant typing, computer usage or other similar tasks without breaks and without variation can cause muscle strain, back pain, vision problems and carpal tunnel syndrome.

To help reduce your risk for workplace injury, keep these common accident causes in mind. Stay alert while at work and give the body much-needed breaks throughout the day to help limit injuries. When injuries occur, rely on the experience of a Pennsylvania workers’ compensation attorney. If you or someone you know has been injured on the job in Pennsylvania, contact the experienced workers’ compensation attorneys at Mednick, Mezyk and Kredo. We will evaluate your case in a free and private consultation. Call us today at 215-545-1870 or 215-545-1870.