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Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Common Job Injuries

Chances are, you or someone you know has been injured on the job at some point.

Unfortunately, a job injury is an all-too-often occurrence, and perhaps even more unfortunate is the fact that these types of accidents are usually avoidable and the result of an employer or other third party's negligence.

Some of the most common types of serious job injuries reported are:

Traumatic brain injury
Back/spinal cord and neck injury
Broken bones
Soft tissue damage
Loss of limbs
Wrongful death

What to Do if You Are Injured at Work

Report your injury to your immediate supervisor and your union steward
Accept medical treatment as soon as possible
Get the contact information of any witnesses
Ask for copies of the injury report from your supervisor and union steward
Make copies of any workers' compensation forms you complete
If possible, take photographs using your cell phone of the injury site

It is important that you know all of your options regarding job injury compensation. For instances, you are likely eligible for Workers' Compensation benefits, but you may also be able to get additional compensation through a third-party claim or premises liability lawsuit.

For more information on job injuries, please contact Jay Trucks & Associates, PC's Michigan job injury attorneys at 1-800-762-8623.

posted by Erica at 12:36 PM

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