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Workplace Injury Types

Understanding Workplace Injuries and Your Right to Compensation

Workplace injuries can happen in any industry, from construction sites and warehouses to office settings. Some of the most common types of injuries include slips and falls, repetitive stress injuries, back and neck trauma, machinery accidents, exposure to harmful substances, and injuries caused by overexertion. No matter the type of injury, the consequences can disrupt your health, finances, and future.

At Work Injury Rights, we focus exclusively on workers’ compensation cases. Our team understands the challenges injured employees face and has the experience to guide you through every step of the claims process. From filing paperwork correctly and on time to appealing denied claims and fighting for the full benefits you deserve, we are committed to protecting your rights.

Whether your injury requires ongoing medical treatment, time off work, or leads to long-term disability, our attorneys are here to ensure you receive the support and compensation needed to move forward with confidence.

Types of Injuries

Back Injury

The complex nature of our spines can account for the hundreds of thousands of people who injure their backs while on the job each year…
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Fall from Heights

A fall from any height can result in serious or fatal injuries that can impact the rest of your life and the lives of those you love…
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Hospital Workplace Injury

Hospital jobs are heavily laden with risk and hazards – things like lifting patients in and out of ambulances, wheelchairs, and gurneys can be extremely stressful…
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Broken Bones/Fractures

One of the most common reasons for emergency room visits each year results from broken bones, also known as fractures…
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Falling/Flying Objects

Every year, about 4,800 people are killed in workplace accidents and many more suffer serious injuries. About 20% of these deaths occur in construction and being struck by falling/flying objects…
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Injuries Requiring Surgery

Any time you are injured on the job, there is the potential for serious problems, as this can negatively impact your ability to work and make a living…
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Burn Injury

Tragically, painful burn injuries occur every day across the country. While small burns can heal quickly, leaving only cosmetic damage, severe burns can…
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Faulty Machinery

On industrial and construction sites, injuries can come from many sources. One of the most common causes of workplace accidents involves misuse of machinery or faulty machinery…
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Construction Site Accidents

Each year thousands of construction site workers are injured on the jobsite. Although there are many federal and state regulations in place to prevent construction site accidents…
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Fatal Workplace Injury

Each year thousands of people lose their lives on the job due to a fatal workplace injury. According to the United States Department of Labor, 5,250 fatal injuries occurred…
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Mesothelioma/Asbestos

According to the CDC, over 45,000 United States citizens died from mesothelioma / asbestos from 1999–2015. That’s around 3,000 patients per year on average…
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Chemical/Fume Exposure

Exposure to chemicals and fumes on the job can pose serious health risks, making workplace safety and proper precautions essential...
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Hearing & Vision Loss

It’s an unfortunate fact that many workers each year suffer hearing and vision loss as a result of a workplace injury…
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Overexertion

Not every injury that occurs in the workplace is the result of an accident, violence, or repetitive motions. In some cases, overexertion, which occurs when…
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Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a dangerous and debilitating injury that results from head trauma…
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Slip & Fall

Reportedly, the most common type of work-related injury is usually the result of a slip and fall accident…
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Repetitive Stress Injury

Repetitive stress injuries (RSI) are also known as repetitive motion injuries or repetitive strain injuries. According to OSHA, RSIs are one of the fastest growing injuries…
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Workplace Violence

Workplace violence appears in the news practically every day. This common occurrence includes everything from someone getting injured as the result of a fight between employees…
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Sprain/Ligament Injury

Sprain / ligament injury damage while on the job is common. This type of injury typically occurs after forceful movements, such as carrying heavy objects…
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Shoulder/Knee Injury

Many of us neglect to think about major joints, like the knee and shoulder joints, until something goes terribly wrong…
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Work Related Car Accident

If you are involved in a work-related car accident, you probably have the following questions in mind: Does any claim I make fall under workers’ compensation…
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If you’ve been injured on the job, it’s important to take action right away. Contact Work Injury Rights to speak with a team of attorneys who handle workers’ compensation cases exclusively.

We will guide you through every step of the process, from filing your claim to ensuring you receive the full benefits you are entitled to. Don’t face the challenges of recovery alone, reach out today for a free consultation and let our experienced team fight for your rights and your future.

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Si usted ha sufrido lesiones en un accidente de trabajo, la ley permite prestar asistencia médica y el pago del tiempo perdido en el trabajo. El sistema de compensación en el estado de Florida es un sistema estricto de responsabilidad, lo que significa que los trabajadores lesionados pueden tener derecho a los beneficios independientemente de quién sea el culpable del accidente en el trabajo.
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