According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a hospital is one of the most dangerous places to work. If you have suffered an injury or occupational illness from working in a hospital, a Los Angeles hospital workers’ compensation lawyer can provide efficient representation. Our workers’ compensation lawyers will analyze your situation and guide you through the legal process.
Hospital workers may suffer injuries due to:
Overexertion and bodily reaction
Slipping or tripping and falling
Violent patients
Exposure to hazardous substances
Contact with objects
Overexertion includes reaching, lifting, bending, and other repetitive motions. This can result in muscle and ligament strain, as well as back, shoulder, and neck injuries. Without using proper posture and equipment, hospital workers may suffer serious injuries from lifting heavy patients, and they are also at risk for tripping and falling, slipping on wet floors, being attacked by violent patients, and being exposed to hazardous materials.
HOSPITAL WORKERS FACE UNIQUE CHALLENGES
Hospital workers must make split-second decisions to not only protect themselves but also to uphold their duty of care to patients. Without proper safety training and equipment, hospital workers, including doctors, nurses, surgeons, and others, may be at risk. Hospital management must provide adequate patient assessment tools, safety training, and minimal-lift policies to protect the health of workers.
The most common hospital worker injuries include:
Sprains and strains
Cuts and puncture wounds
Bruises
Soreness
Fractures or broken bones
Hospital workers are at a high risk for musculoskeletal injuries, including muscle strains and sprains, as well as bone fractures. If you have suffered an injury or illness because of working in a hospital, you have the right to file a workers’ compensation claim with the help of a Los Angeles attorney. This may provide financial relief for medical bills, lost wages, and other injury-related expenses.
INJURED ON THE JOB? A Los Angeles Hospital Workers’ Compensation Lawyer IS HERE TO HELP
At Levin & Nalbandyan, LLP, we provide diligent representation to clients who have suffered workplace injuries. If you were injured while working at a hospital, our Los Angeles hospital workers’ compensation lawyers will discuss your options for pursuing a settlement. From start to finish, we will answer your questions, help you file the paperwork, and uphold your right to compensation. Contact us today to get started.
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