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TYPES OF WORKER
Workplace injuries can happen in any workplace environment. Some professions are more likely to have injuries occur. And certain professions are more likely to experience certain types of injuries. Some of the more common professions where workplace injuries and accidents occur are listed below: Construction accidents are one of the leading work-related causes of injury in the U.S. While state and federal laws regulate construction sites to ensure safe environments, construction site accidents occur far too frequently.
It is the responsibility of the construction company to properly inspect each construction site to ensure it is in compliance with all safety codes and premise liability laws. If any of these regulations are omitted, construction site accidents can occur resulting in serious injury to workers. Injured workers are legally entitled by law to compensation for their injuries related to work. Workers’ compensation laws protect the rights of construction workers in many common types of accidents: If you have been injured while working on a construction site, you need legal representation to make sure that all parties involved with ensuring the safety of the construction site are held accountable. Fenner & Boles has extensive experience in assuring that workers hurt in construction accidents are compensated fully under a workers’ compensation claim. If you work in the package delivery industry, the moving industry, or in any other delivery business, you know how easy it is to be injured. You pick up a one-pound package and the next package you pick up is 50 pounds. As you’re loading or unloading the truck, the emphasis is often on speed—and that can mean injury. If you have been injured in the delivery business, be sure to know your rights regarding workers’ compensation We at Fenner & Boles have talked to many delivery workers about the injuries they have sustained on the job. Whatever the cause of the injury, if it happened as a part of your work, your workers’ compensation claim should take care of your medical treatment and your out-of-work time. If your employer says the injury was your fault or that it didn’t happen at work, find out what your rights are. The attorneys at Fenner & Boles know how to fight for the compensation you need and deserve. No matter how careful, healthcare workers are often injured while on the job. Healthcare workers include those working at:
Lifting patients, responding quickly to a patient’s need, handling heavy medical equipment, and dealing with hazardous materials can cause workplace injuries. These injuries can result from sudden accidents or from the accumulation of smaller incidents over time. If you have been injured on the job as a nurse, orderly, nurse’s aide, ambulance worker, emergency medical technician, nursing home worker, or any other health care position, make sure you are aware of your rights under Pennsylvania workers’ compensation laws. Healthcare institutions are often self-insured and are especially reluctant to deal fairly with accident claims. If you are injured at work, you need to see a doctor about your injuries and receive proper medical treatment. Know your rights. Manufacturing and Warehouse Worker Manufacturing plants and warehouses can be dangerous places. Workplace injuries can be severe and life-changing; they can even result in wrongful death. Fenner & Boles handle workers' compensation claims related to all types of manufacturing plant accidents and warehouse accidents, including accidents involving:
An employer may try to minimize your injuries and say you do not need to file a workers' compensation claim. Know your rights. The attorneys at Fenner & Boles will make sure you are treated with the respect and attention you deserve. FENNER & BOLES: Protecting Pennsylvania’s Employees for More Than 25 Years. |
