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Healthcare workers are subject to a wide variety of possible job related injuries that may result in a workers’ compensation claim. These injuries may range in type and severity depending on the position and position responsibilities. There are many hazards that healthcare workers may be exposed to including, needle pricks and falls, as well as possible assault or violence from patients.

Have you or a loved when been injured while working as a healthcare worker? Our lawyers can help you get the compensation you need as a result of the injury. Contact a workers’ compensation lawyer in your area to get started.

Types of healthcare worker injuries can include:

• Needle injuries
• Back injuries
• Latex allergies
• Stress injuries
• Repetitive motion injuries
• Lifting injuries

Healthcare is one of the fastest growing industries in the country. Healthcare workers range from nurses, aids, hospital staff, orderlies, nursing home staff, home health aids, direct care workers, and more. Healthcare workers may be in positions where it is necessary to lift or move patients. This may be a common source of injuries among healthcare workers. Repetitive stress injuries are also common injuries in the healthcare field. These injuries may make it difficult for healthcare workers to effectively do their jobs.

There are approximately 18 million healthcare workers in the US, and 80% of those are women. Although there are safety procedures in place to reduce the possibility of injuries, healthcare workers are continuously exposed to potential hazards. In regard to nonfatal work-related injuries, healthcare workers are among the highest in reported injuries. Healthcare worker injury claims are common among workers’ compensation claims, and a lawyer with experience in workers’ compensation is likely experienced in dealing with health worker claims.

Have you been injured while working as a healthcare worker, or has someone you care about been injured? Our workers’ compensation lawyers can help you get the compensation you deserve. They are experienced and understand the laws affecting workers’ compensation claims. Contact a lawyer local to your area to get the help you need.

Did you know?
There are approximately 15,600 healthcare workers injured each year on the job.
There are roughly 153 deaths each year as a result of job-related injuries. This means there is one death or injury every five seconds for healthcare workers.