Hurt at Work
USClaims can help workers who have been hurt at work and have filed workers compensation cases by providing the money they need while their court cases are ongoing.
The federal Occupational Safety & Health Administration, or OSHA, is the agency charged with regulating workplace safety. Even though OSHA requires employers to train employees in workplace hazards and safety, serious injuries still happen all too often. When somebody is injured at work by no fault of their own, they find themselves in a difficult position. In many cases, they are unable to work, which means they are unable to earn a paycheck, which means they are not likely to be able to afford a lawsuit necessary to recover the damages they deserve for their hardship.
According to OSHA, there were 4.4 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers in 2006. That translates into 4.1 million cases. Common workplace maladies include back, shoulder and knee injuries, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, tendonitis, stress fractures, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, traumatic brain injuries, exposure to toxic mold and chronic pain.
To ensure you receive workers compensation for your injury, it’s important to report any incident to your employer immediately and keep track of days missed and treatments received. But in cases of employer negligence, that isn’t enough: you need to contact an attorney. If you find that the financial strains resulting from your ailment are making it impossible to wait until you receive a just settlement, contact USClaims immediately!