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"After many years of working on a computer all the working day, I developed a very bad case of carpal tunnel syndrome with my right wrist which required major surgery. As a consequence, I could not perform my job and had to take time off from my job and have physical therapy. I also wanted to file for workers compensation, but I ran into much resistance from my company. The settlement that David Greenberg Law got for me was more than I could ever imagine. I would definitely recommend David Greenberg Law to anyone who is looking for a Los Angeles workers compensation lawyers firm. Thank you so much David Greenberg and your wonderful staff."

 - Christian Donovan 5.0

Workplace Injury Overview
An injury of any sort that occurs on a job site is referred to as a workplace injury. These sorts of injuries can be anything from repetitive movement injuries caused by unhealthy working conditions to full paralysis from spinal cord injuries resulting from unsafe working conditions, defective tools, or negligent safety standards and precautions.

It is a common misconception that workplace injuries can only be compensated through a claim filed through workers compensation. While this is true in some cases, there are special instances in which an employee injured on the job may be able to sue for damages. If an employee suffered a workplace injury caused by defective products or toxic substances, he or she may be able to file a claim against the manufacturers through a product liability or third party liability lawsuit. An employee injured due to an employer's grossly negligent conduct, such as a failure to comply with basic safety standards or the failure to hire employees who are properly trained may also be able to file a personal injury lawsuit against his or her employer.

Filing a Workplace Injury Claim
Employers who do not carry workers compensation insurance may be sued in civil court; if the workplace injury was caused by a third party or parties such as a property owners or fellow employees, an injured person may also file a personal injury lawsuit against the third party.

Many workplace injuries require long-term medical care and permanent lifestyle adjustments which are costly to the injured worker for years to come. Workers compensation, which does not cover punitive damages, often offers only a paltry settlement in comparison with the actual costs of the injury.

Types of Workplace Injuries
Workplace injuries can run the range from physical to psychological trauma. Injured employees may suffer from brain damage and other traumatic brain injuries, amputations, paralysis from spinal cord injuries, hearing loss, loss of vision, all manner of broken and fractured bones, sprains, strains and contusions as well as burns, cuts and deep gashes. As a result of their injuries, employees injured on the job may have post-traumatic stress disorder, psychiatric conditions such as anxiety or depression, and eating disorders. Workers who perform the same tasks repeatedly may fall victim to repetitive movement injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome, lower back pain, shoulder impingement and herniated or bulging spinal discs.

How Workplace Injuries Occur
Any situation in which employees are overworked, fatigued, poorly trained or inattentive can cause a workplace injury. Some injuries are purely accidental, but most could have been prevented. Workplace injuries can occur from any employer or employee negligence that leads to dangerous conditions. Badly designed workstations can result in muscular imbalances and repetitive stress injuries. Slip, trip and falls can occur from broken steps, wet floors, improperly assembled scaffolding or from snow or ice. Motor vehicle accidents on construction sites cause countless injuries each year. Broken or improperly used machinery can cause extreme injuries like loss of limbs.

Workplace Injury Statistics

  • Over 4 million people fall victim to a workplace injury in the United States each year.
  • Workplace injuries occur to about 5 out of every 100 full time employees.
  • Health Care workers suffer 6.5% of all workplace injuries.
  • Construction workers run the highest risk of a fatal workplace injury with at 15.2 deaths per 100,000.
  • The State of California has the second highest number of workplace injuries resulting in death in the United States.
  • Midsize companies with employees numbering 50 to 250 workers have the highest incidence of workplace injuries. Companies with fewer than 11 employees have the lowest incidence of workplace injuries.
  • 18 people die a day from a work-related injury.
  • 4% of workplace accidents are caused by faulty equipment and technical issues.
  • 2 million workers annually are injured so severely that they need to miss work and require ongoing Medical Care.



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