Occupational Diseases and Injuries Cited in a Typical New York Workers Comp Claim

Most people go to work every day without experiencing illness or injury as a result of their jobs. Unfortunately, a large number of individuals do sustain illness or injury on the job, and these individuals have the right to file a New York workers comp claim to help recover their expenses.

Occupational diseases

The New York State Department of Health – Bureau of Occupational Health offers a network of eight regionally-based clinics that help improve New York working environments through the diagnosis and treatment of occupational diseases. The network issued an occupational clinic network report for the period from 1988 through 2003 showing the increase or decrease for incidents of virtually very imaginable, including the following work-related illnesses:

As you might expect, the 2001 attack on the Word Trade Center (WTC) added to the challenge, largely caused by the physical, chemical, and psychological risks to workers who spent countless hours inhaling dust and other substances while dealing with the emotional toll of this disaster.

Whether an occupational illness is caused by repetitive motion like carpal tunnel syndrome, exposure to dust or toxic substances, or any other cause in the workplace, a skilled workers comp lawyer in New York has the experience in the complicated claims filing process to obtain the best possible results for their clients.

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On-the-job injuries

Most workers compensation claims are the result of traumatic personal injury due to a workplace accident. Some jobs are clearly at higher risk for workplace injury, such as the following:

But, workplace injuries can occur during any type of work. Even the seemingly safe environment of an office can pose unexpected risk of injury, such as the following:

• Injury from slipping on an unmarked wet floor, tripping on loose carpeting, or even falling from a stool
• Injuries due to heavy falling objects from high shelves in a storage room
• Electrocution from improperly installed or maintained electronic office equipment

Accidental injuries at the workplace often pose complex legal issues. Anyone injured on the job needs a skilled New York workers comp lawyer with the experience and specialized resources needed to prove the cases of their clients to help them obtain the compensation they deserve.

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If your job has caused an illness or injury, contact us

If you have been injured or sustained an illness as a result of your job, retaining an experienced NY workers compensation lawyer offers the best chance of receiving the compensation you need. The New York worker comp and social security disability lawyers at Klein Wagner and Morris LLP have the experience and skills needed to protect your rights and help you collect the fullest possible benefit for your claim. Contact us by calling one of our four New York offices, or use our handy online form to tell us a little about your legal issues.