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Common Job Injuries

Injuries on the job seem unlikely, but happen more often than people think. Both minor and major injuries can keep people out of work and cost you financially. Due to the nationwide recession, more people may be afraid to tell their employer they were injured on the job and attempt to work through it, which can cause greater injury later on if left untreated.

Work-related injuries tend to affect those who work in blue-collar professions much more than those who toil away in the office, but that does not mean that all employees are completely risk free. Some of the most common job related injuries include:

  • Asbestos and coal dust inhalation related illnesses
  • Back injuries
  • Broken and crushed bones
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Construction accidents
  • Deep wounds or cuts
  • Electric shock
  • Exposure to chemicals or radiation
  • Falls and tripping (poor lighting, snow and ice, debris)
  • Machine related accidents (blindness, amputations, burns, broken bones)
  • Repetitive motion conditions (neck, shoulders, elbows, knees, hands)
  • Power tool related injuries (burns, amputations, electric shock)
The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration is designed to help prevent unnecessary job related injuries through inspections and fines. However, many people do not file claims due to fears of getting into trouble. This has more to do with employees simply not understanding their rights. If the injury is bad enough, immediate medical attention may be required. If the employee has been injured badly enough that they need to miss work, they may be eligible for temporary compensation. However, there are some common reasons why people do not file claims for these rights. They include:

  • Harassment, humiliation, and intimidation by supervisors to keep injury reports low
  • Being blamed for causing their own injury
  • Language barriers or language difficulties
  • Threats of job security due to lowered productivity

If you have been injured on the job, it is important that your rights not be violated in any way. You need not remain silent to avoid losing your job or badly needed benefits. By speaking with an experienced attorney, you can be assured that you will not have to worry about you or your family.

If you or a loved one has been injured on the job in the Flint, Lansing, Saginaw, or Traverse City, Michigan area, please contact the experienced personal injury attorneys at Jay Trucks and Associates, PC for an initial case consultation.

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