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3 Most Dangerous Work Accidents in America

Workplace injuries leave thousands of workers in a difficult position each year. Although they need their wages to support their families, they may be too injured to return to work. This is where workers’ compensation can help. With compensation for injuries, a worker can have access to the necessary medical care and will not face undue hardship due to lost wages.

One difficulty with workers’ compensation is that the insurance companies who issue worker’s comp policies to employers are often reluctant to approve a claim. Accordingly, they may reject a claim if they have any inkling of a doubt that the claim may not be legitimate. One small mistake by the claim filer can lead to a denial of benefits.

However, an attorney can help. To learn more about our services for claim filing and denial appeals, contact the New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., today at 888-389-COMP.

Most Common Causes of Workplace Injuries

There is no limit to the variety of ways in which an individual might sustain a workplace injury or develop an occupational illness. The following are three of the most common causes of fatal work-related injuries.

#1: Vehicle Accidents

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the most common type of workplace injury that results in a fatal injury occurs when workers are on the road. Up to 40 percent of fatal injuries occur while on the road. Drivers and traveling salespeople are listed among the most endangered workers in the country. These jobs often put people at risk due to long hours on the road and a strong possibility of being injured because of another driver’s mistakes while in transit.

#2: Workplace Violence

BLS figures cited that 18 percent of all workplace injuries resulting in death involved an element of assault or murder. Workplace violence is a very serious issue that can result from poor psychological evaluation of an employee, a lack of proper mediation options, or insufficient security.

#3: Falling Injuries

Virtually every worker is at risk for a falling injury. Simple mistakes such as a failure to clean up a spill can result in a tragic injury. BLS figures state that 14 percent of fatal workplace injuries occur because of a falling injury. These injuries are often preventable, as slick surfaces should be taken care of and areas without railings should be specifically noted as dangerous.

Contact Us

If you or your loved one has sustained a serious injury at work, workers’ compensation may be available to address financial concerns, including medical bills and wages lost due to time away from work. For more information, contact the New Jersey workers’ compensation attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., by calling 888-389-COMP.