There is a cost to getting injured at work. There is a cost to you as you will likely need to file a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim and be out of work for an extended period of time. There is a cost to your employer. There is a cost to society. These costs add up and often cause industries to look at best practices and reevaluate these practices as they move forward.
It is estimated that the total cost of workplace injuries is $1 billion per WEEK and overall $58 billion per year in medical and lost wage expenses. These expenses are incurred by the business and not by the worker who is eligible to file a claim to be compensated for any injury that occurs at work.
With that being said, it is a benefit to employers and employees alike to better understand which injuries are the most common and costly. This will allow processes to be improved which will hopefully result in less injuries and less time away from work for employees. It is important that we consistently evaluate the injuries that occur most often and take stock in how we are working in partnership to avoid these injuries in the future.
As of a recent study by Liberty Mutual insurance, the following workplace injuries are the most common in the United States in 2022.
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Overexertion which is related to handling outside objects such as lifting heavy items.
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Falls on the same level which may include slippery floors due to moisture.
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Being hit by an object or vehicle.
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Falls from a higher elevation such as off the rungs of a ladder.
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Tweaks caused by awkward positions.
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Auto accidents involving company vehicles.
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Slips and trips that do not result in a fall.
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Stuck in or between heavy machinery.
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Colliding with heavy objects.
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Incidents involving motorized vehicles that do not occur on a road.
These top ten injuries can cause serious trauma to you if you experience one of them while working and should be immediately identified as a workplace injury. If you have been injured on the job you should speak with your supervisor as soon as you are physically able to and request documentation be filed for a Connecticut workers’ compensation injury. This is the first and one of the most important steps you can take to make sure that your interests are looked out for in a situation where an injury has occured at your workplace.
After you’ve reported your injury to your supervisor you may wish to speak with a board certified attorney who can review the details of your situation and work with you to help guide you through the claims process. Contact our office and one of our experienced and board certified workers’ compensation attorneys can speak with you about your claim.
