Hurt on the Job? Find a Good California Personal Injury Attorney!
Did you realize that roughly four million people are hurt on the job in the United States each year? It’s true, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). In fact, they report that, of those four million work-related injuries, around 1.2 million of them require the person to take time off from work. And the average number of days lost is seven.
Would you be able to live without any salary for five days away from work? Could you still pay your bills if you suddenly had to go several weeks only getting two-thirds of your salary, which is what is paid through worker’s compensation? Considering that most of us in this country live paycheck to paycheck, it would most likely put you in a bind that would find you falling behind with your finances.
While some personal injuries suffered on the job may bring workers a small percentage of their normal salary while they recover, it is often not enough to continue paying their bills. Still others may find the entire worker’s compensation system to be a bit confusing. There are many people who may have a hard time trying to get the benefits to which they are entitled.
If you fall into any of those categories, you should consider consulting a California personal injury attorney. Meeting with an attorney to review your case will at least set your mind at ease, assuring you that you are doing all you can to assure that you are compensated for your personal injury. Most California personal injury attorney’s offer a free consultation to hear the merits of your case.
The most common work-related injuries, according to the BLS, are sprains and strains. Another common condition that leads to disability and necessary time-off is carpal tunnel syndrome, which is caused by repetitive motion and often affects the hands, wrists or arms.
California personal injury attorneys have been trained in the area of work-related injuries and will have the experience and know-how to make sure you get the time off you need in order to recover, and that you receive compensation while you are doing it.
Likewise, there are times when people feel that their medical needs have not been completely addressed from their injuries. If you are injured on the job and having difficulty getting your benefits, or are being rushed back into work when you have not yet recovered, consider contacting a California personal injury attorney, who can help give you peace of mind during this uncertain time.
Source:
Bureau of Labor Statistics. Nonfatal occupational injuries. March 2009. <http://www.bls.gov/news.release/osh2.nr0.htm>
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