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Leading Causes of Workplace Accidents

Every year, accidents in the workplace cost workers and employers millions of dollars in medical expenses and lost productivity. Although improved safety standards have significantly decreased the annual number of severe workplace injuries, preventable accidents still occur all too often. This article will review some of the most common causes of serious workplace injuries.

If you have suffered from an accident in the workplace, you should be able to rely on workers’ compensation for the medical care you need. Unfortunately, the system is not always as efficient or helpful as it should be. To learn about your rights under the law, call the New Jersey workers’ comp attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. at 1-800-346-5529.

Common Workplace Accidents

Some of the most common causes of workplace injuries include:

  • Slips or trips: Cluttered floors, slick surfaces, and spills that have not been cleaned are very common causes of workplace accidents. Slips or trips that occur on stairs or scaffolding are especially dangerous.
  • Incorrect lifting practices: When workers do not know the correct way to lift, carry, or store heavy objects, the results can be severe. Incorrect lifting is a common cause of back sprains and strains. When workers do not use the right techniques to place objects on shelves or remove them, dropped objects can cause major head and spine injuries.
  • Motor vehicle accidents: Accidents involving cars, trucks, or other vehicles are the leading cause of workplace deaths. It is very important for workers to know the correct techniques for operating and working around heavy machinery.

If your place of work is not following correct safety protocol, there are steps you can take to protect your rights and health. Our New Jersey workplace injury lawyers are ready to fight for you.

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The New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. fight aggressively for our clients. Contact us today at 1-800-346-5529 to learn more about how we can help you.