What Are Some Common Workplace Injuries in North Carolina

Millions of workers are injured every year. What are some common ways to get hurt on the job? And what do you do if it happens to you?

(0:35) Common Injury Type #1

The first common injury types are sprains, strains, and tears, including injuries to knees and shoulders. These injuries frequently happen to workers in the following industries: health care, construction, and transportation.

(0:46) Common Injury Type #2

The second common injury types are soreness and pain, including herniated discs and other spinal injuries. Workers in the following industries are frequently affected by these types of injuries: firefighting, plumbing, health care, and construction.

(0:57) Common Injury Type #3

The third common injury types are cuts, lacerations, and punctures. This includes eye injuries, skin abrasions, and burns. Medical, laboratory, and construction workers are often afflicted by these types of injuries.

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(1:15) 3 Common Ways to Get Hurt at Work

In addition to the three common injury types, there are three common ways workers are hurt on the job: overexertion, contact with equipment including electrocution, and slips, trips, and falls.

(1:36) Getting Sick on the Job

Getting sick at work is called an occupational disease. Some common occupational diseases include mesothelioma from asbestos, lung disease from coal dust and other sources, tendonitis, and carpal tunnel syndrome.

If you’re suffering from an occupational disease, workers’ compensation may be available for medical conditions caused by the nature of your job, diseases that are commonly associated with a particular job, and diseases where the worker is at a greater risk of getting sick than the general public due to the nature of their job.

Have you been hurt on the job or developed an occupational disease? Things are already stressful without the added complication of dealing with a tricky workers’ compensation system. Remember that it is up to you to show you meet the requirements for workers’ compensation coverage.

Don’t take chances. Get your case evaluated for free by an experienced attorney. Several attorneys in our workers’ compensation department are North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Specialists in the field. We can help you meet deadlines, complete your paperwork, and take care of the legal side of things so you can focus on getting better. Call 1-866-900-7078 any time or visit us online to get started.

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