When people think of workplace injuries, their minds immediately go to horrific scenes of accidents, like those occurring at construction sites. You may be less likely to suffer an injury working indoors, but the chance isn’t as small as you might think. More than 36,000 workplace injuries were reported by private employers in Connecticut in 2015. If you are injured in your office in Connecticut, having the right attorneys, like the Connecticut personal injury firm of Leighton, Katz & Drapeau, can make the difference between getting compensated and receiving nothing.
Here are a few common types of office injuries:
Falls
Falling is the most common cause of injury for an office worker. Office workers are 2.5-times more likely to be injured from a fall than workers in any other workplace. Falls can result from tripping over any of the many hazards in an office, slipping on liquids, or standing on a chair or desk when you should be using a ladder. Falls can cause sprains, fractures, and serious back or head injuries. Check your office for potential hazards and report them to the appropriate people.
Lifting
Office workers often aren’t prepared to carry heavy loads. Relatively light loads can cause injury if you are not careful. Remember to lift properly using the muscles in your legs, not your back, and to ask for help rather than risk strain. Heavy equipment should be moved by professionals with proper equipment. But even if you use all of those precautions, you may still suffer an injury.
Ergonomic Injuries
Our primitive ancestors didn’t need to deal with these injuries, but that doesn’t make them less painful and debilitating. This group of injuries can include repetitive stress injuries to the wrists and hands, eyestrain from poor lighting, and back and neck injuries from sitting poorly, inadequate computer workstation placement, or a poorly-positioned keyboard.
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If you are injured in your office, hire an attorney with the experience you need to obtain compensation. Leighton, Katz & Drapeau is a firm whose Hartford workers’ compensation attorneys are dedicated to helping injured employees by handling the legal matters to allow you to focus on your recovery. Contact us today for a free, no risk consultation at 860-875-7000. We serve the greater Hartford area.
