When you head into your workplace for the day you may not be thinking about the dangers lurking around your feet, but foot injuries can become very serious Connecticut workers’ compensation cases. When we think about work related injuries we often think about traumatic brain injuries or hand or arm injuries, but rarely are we thinking about foot injuries.
Most foot injuries, when severe, can have you off the job for weeks if not months given how important your feet are to your overall ability to perform your duties at work. If you cannot walk or stand on your foot you may not be able to do the everyday tasks that your boss needs you to do and therefore would need to be out of work for an extended period of time.
One of the best ways to prevent an injury is to be aware that there is a possibility that it might happen. If you know you could get injured you are more likely to be able to prevent it when presented with a situation that might impact your foot in a negative way. That is why it is so important to put in the back of your mind the types of injuries and situations you should be on the lookout for at your job.
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Broken foot: One of the most serious types of injuries that can occur on your foot this is something that often occurs when you drop heavy machinery on your foot or fall from a ladder and land in a certain way. Your foot can go from perfectly healthy to broken in a matter of seconds. To protect your feet from this type of injury it is best to wear protective footwear so if an accident were to happen your foot was safe.
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Plantar Fasciitis: This is a very common type of irritation that happens when you are on your feet for long periods of time throughout the day. While this is not something that occurs in a quick instant, it does happen to cause a lot of pain and can lead to serious long-term injury. The best way to protect yourself against this kind of debilitating pain is to wear proper footwear and also take breaks throughout your day.
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Bunions: Again, this is an injury that occurs after a prolonged period of time of standing or walking throughout your workday. Also, some bunions are hereditary and can be caused by genetics. Either way, the best thing you can do to prevent this type of injury is to wear the appropriate footwear.
Feet are often something we take for granted. We don’t often think about the damage that can be caused to our overall health by not paying close attention to our foot health, but truth be told if you don’t pay attention to your foot health you can be out of work on a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim for quite some time.
If you are injured at work due to prolonged time on your feet or an accident you may need to speak with an experienced board certified attorney who can review your case and help guide you through the claims process. Contact our office and one of our attorneys will work with you to protect your long-term interests.
