Loading Dock Injuries
Each day, products and goods are shipped from factories and warehouses to retail locations around the U.S. To place the items on transport trucks, workers are often required to transfer the goods on loading docks. If a worker suffers injury while working on a loading dock, he or she may be eligible for worker’s compensation benefits from his or her employer.
Although some loading-dock accidents may have little or no effect on an employees’ health, serious injuries can occur. If you or someone you love has been injured while performing the duties required by his or her employer, contact the Pennsylvania workers’ compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., P.C at 610-667-7511.
Commonly Reported Loading Dock Injuries
Accidents and injuries that may occur on loading docks include:
- Falls from the dock to the ground
- Accidental crushing by trucks and trailers backing into the dock
- Slip and fall injuries on the dock
- Back injuries from lifting heavy objects
- Collisions with forklifts and other work vehicles on the loading dock
- Crane injuries
Accidents can easily occur on loading docks due to the likely presence of trucks and heavy machinery, as well as the weight of the cargo and the nature of the job.
Contact a Pennsylvania Worker’s Compensation Attorney
Work-related accidents can seriously impact your ability to earn wages and support your family. If you have been wrongly denied worker’s compensation benefits, contact the Pennsylvania worker’s compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., P.C at 610-667-7511 to discuss your legal options.