Common Workplace Injuries
Injured on the Job?
Regardless of your occupation, you can suffer a work injury that may prevent you from returning to your job. Anyone can slip and fall, damage muscles through overuse or be injured by a defective product. Fortunately, workers' compensation is available to help you after an on-the-job injury.
At the Law Office of Donald D. Zuccarello, we represent all types of injured workers, including factory workers, truck drivers, construction workers, nurses, restaurant workers, delivery men and women, warehouse workers, and retail, discount and grocery store personnel. Our attorneys can assist you with your workers' comp claim, even if it has been denied. For a free consultation with our Nashville common workplace injuries attorneys, please call 877-918-2395 or contact us online.
Repetitive Stress Injuries, Traumatic Injuries and Occupational Diseases
Some of the most common work injuries include:
- Back and neck injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Brain injuries
- Broken bones and amputations
- Shoulder and knee injuries
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Electric shock
- Burns
- Occupational diseases, including cancer
Repetitive stress injuries in the workplace can be caused by bending, lifting, stocking, loading and unloading, working levers or gears, standing and using workstations with poor ergonomics. Often causing pain, numbness and swelling, repetitive stress injuries may result in temporary or permanent disability.
Traumatic workplace injuries may be caused by:
- Vehicle accidents
- Falling objects and merchandise
- Slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall accidents
- Machine and tool accidents
- Defective products
- Inadequate safety procedures
- Exposure to toxins
- Fires and explosions
If a negligent third party was at fault for your accident, we can help you file a separate third-party liability claim for additional damages.
Tennessee Workers' Compensation Lawyers
To schedule a free consultation, please call 877-918-2395 today.