Common Work Injuries in Georgia
Work-Related Injuries can be severe, causing disability and ultimately changing the victim's life, not only with work but also in their personal life.
It is important to note that not all on-the-job injuries will cause a person to become disabled. However, even minor injuries can put your life on hold or cause set back at work.
Contact our Georgia Law Office who handles Workers' Compensation claims on a daily basis. Here are some of the most common work-related injuries that we see:
Slip and Fall Injuries
Slip and Falls are very common injuries to receive while working. Typically they are caused by wet floors, hazardous walkways, loose flooring, and misplaced objects. However, they can happen for some reasons.
Repetitive Movement
Injuries that pertain to repetitive movement such as, Carpal Tunnel, Tendonitis or bursitis can be very complicated when filing a workers compensation claim. It is often hard to prove that the injuries were suffered because of repetitive movement on the job.
If you are hurting from an injury that was caused by repetitive movement, it is paramount to contact and experienced Personal Injury Attorney as soon as possible. 
Motor Vehicle Accidents
If your job consists of driving a company car or truck, you are at risk of injury every time you step into the vehicle. Accidents occur for some reasons every day. These injuries can be some of the most dangerous and life changing work-related injuries to encounter depending on the severity of the crash.
Overuse Injuries
Overuse injuries typically occur when a person's job consists of carrying, pushing, pulling, or throwing any object. These injuries usually consist of pulled muscles or tendons and strained or sprained ligaments.
Falling Objects
Being hit by objects falling off shelves, dropped by a co-worker, falling debris, or falling from an elevated area occur on a regular basis and may be the cause of serious injury. These accidents typically occur due to someone's negligence.
Why Hire a Workers' Compensation Attorney
Filing a workers compensation claim can be complex and hard to understand on your own. There is a lot of paperwork involved, and unless you are familiar with the process, it is easy to miss a deadline or overlook important information.
If you have been involved in a work-related injury and need help understanding your legal rights, out lawyers will provide you with a free case review to see how we can best assist with your work accident injury claim.
Contact us now if you are ready to speak with our expert Work Injury Attorneys serving the people of Georgia!
