6 Common Leg Injuries in the Workplace
The legs play a critical role in determining an individual’s ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, or perform a broad range of tasks. Unfortunately, leg injuries are one of the most frequently sustained occupational injuries. When a worker suffers an injury to one leg, or both legs, his or her ability to continue performing essential work-related tasks may be severely compromised, leading to either significant missed work time or light duty. Fortunately, workers’ compensation benefits may be available to address medical expenses and a portion of wages lost due to an occupational injury.
If you or a loved one has suffered a leg injury at work, please do not hesitate to contact the Pennsylvania workers’ compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511 for more information regarding your legal options.
Representative Kinds of Leg Injuries
Leg injuries can be extremely devastating because if the injury is severe enough, a person’s mobility may be affected. Though there is no way to fully protect oneself from the risk of suffering a workplace injury, by observing appropriate safety precautions and protocols, the likelihood of such an incident can be reduce. The following are representative of the types of leg injuries that are often sustained on the job:
- Dislocations
- Sprains
- Strains
- Broken bones and fractures
- Muscle injuries
- Repetitive motion injuries
Some of these injuries may heal without formal medical treatment, but others may be severe enough to require surgical intervention to correct.
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If you or your loved one has sustained a leg injury at work, we can help to ensure that you are properly informed of your legal rights and that your claim is made timely and correctly. Contact the Pennsylvania workers’ compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., by calling 610-667-7511 today.