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Work-Related Elevator Injuries

Elevator injuries on the job are more common than many may believe. According to the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, thousands of work-related deaths are attributed to elevator accidents. Because these pieces of machinery are extremely heavy-duty, those who install or perform maintenance on them are especially at risk for a serious accident.

If you have been injured by an elevator while performing tasks at work, you may be entitled to workers’ compensations benefits. In order to make sure you receive all of the funds to which you are entitled, you need an experienced attorney on your side. Contact the experienced New Jersey workplace injury attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. today at 800-346-5529 for legal counsel.

Common Elevator Injuries

Some unfortunately common workplace injuries caused by elevators include:

  • Accidental amputation
  • Injuries from falls
  • Cuts
  • Abrasions
  • Lacerations
  • Broken bones
  • Limbs caught in moving apparatus

Elevator injuries can be devastating to your life and your loved ones. You may incur high medical bills, prescription costs, travel/transportation costs to visit doctors or specialists, and lost wages due to missed work. Workers’ compensation exists to help you cover those costs and allow you to continue to live your life with as few hardships as possible.

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Workers’ compensation claims can often be complicated and time-consuming. However, there are experienced attorneys in your area that can help you make a claim for the compensation you deserve. For a free case evaluation, contact the experienced New Jersey workplace injury lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. today at 800-346-5529 today.