Office And Administrative Employees Get Injured Too. We Can Help You Get Compensation.
It may not seem like there is a lot of opportunity for injury in an office job. Workers’ comp claims are not as common among those working in an office environment as they are in more labor-intensive workplaces. However, injuries do occur, and there are some that are more common than others.
If you have sustained an injury while working in an office environment, you may be able to file a workers’ comp claim. Even if you don’t think you have grounds to file a claim, you may be surprised. With the help of an attorney at the Law Office Of Joshua Borken, it is possible to get the results you need to heal.
Helping Injured Office Workers
Something that contributes to the most common office injuries is the long office hours that many workers have to work. People are typing more and looking at computer screens longer, and they are growing more tired. Exhaustion in itself is a contributor to some of the accidents that occur. The most common office and administrative accidents include:
- Tripping over obstacles in walkways, such as loose carpeting, cords, file drawers and desks, and objects sitting in walkways
- Bending or reaching while sitting, resulting in back, neck and shoulder injuries
- Reaching for items on shelves, such as file boxes, whose weight could cause a back, shoulder or neck injury
- Slipping on wet floors
- Inadequate lighting that contributes to a fall
- Objects falling from shelves, potentially when reaching for something in a supply closet
- Repetitive stress injuries, such as carpal tunnel from having to do a lot of typing day after day
Of all workplace injuries, repetitive stress injuries tend to be quite common. This is due to the fact that most people in office environments do a lot of typing, and typing is a highly repetitive task. Without the proper ergonomics, which many offices lack, repetitive injuries can come about over time. Sometimes they seem like they come on suddenly, although they’ve been developing over time.
Fighting For Your Right To Compensation
When you have suffered an office and administrative injury, your St. Paul workers’ comp attorney can take all of the facts and build a strong claim for you. You may have been denied before, but that doesn’t mean you will never be approved. Sometimes it takes having a legal advocate beside you to make a difference in the outcome.
Contact Our Office Today
An office job may seem easy, but there are certain types of injuries that can occur on the job. The most common is the repetitive stress injury, such as carpal tunnel, and it can be debilitating. If you are an office worker who has been injured on the job, you may be able to file a workers’ compensation claim. By receiving benefits, you can be given the time you need to recover so you can return to work. To learn about how Joshua Borken can help you win your claim, call 651-321-0778 to schedule a free consultation.