It’s no secret that some professions are more dangerous than others. Although office workers might not face the same risks as commercial truckers and construction workers, there are hidden hazards in every profession, and knowing how to avoid them may help you prevent a debilitating injury or even save your life.
In this article, we’ll discuss a few of the most common causes of workplace injuries as reported by the National Academy of Social Science, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and Liberty Mutual’s workers’ compensation claims.
If you were already injured in a workplace accident, contact Hammack Law Firm to discuss your options for recovering compensation. Attorney Paul Hammack will evaluate your situation to determine if you have grounds for a workers’ compensation claim, and if so, he will help you pursue the maximum payout and avoid crucial mistakes.
Read on to learn about some of the most common workplace injuries:
1.Injuries Due to Overexertion
Overexertion injuries arise from lifting, pulling, throwing, carrying, and related activities. According to the Society for Human Resource Management, overexertion was the leading cause of workplace injuries in 2012 and cost businesses in the United States $15.1 billion.
2. Falls on the Same Level
Falls on the same level—usually due to slipping or tripping—are the second leading cause of workplace injuries. These injuries cost U.S. businesses $9.1 billion in 2012 and represented about 15 percent of the top 10 work hazards that year.
3. Struck-by-Object Injuries
Being struck by an object that falls from a shelf or is dropped by another person can cause severe head injuries, the medical treatment for which can cost a small fortune. Struck-by-object injuries represented about 9 percent of the top 10 work hazards in 2012 and cost U.S. businesses $5.3 billion.
4. Falls from Heights
Falls from heights also represented about 9 percent of the top 10 work hazards in 2012. That year, fall injuries cost U.S. businesses $5.1 billion.
An alarming number of serious fall injuries occur due to OHSA violations. In fact, a 2016 report from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration listed a lack of fall protection as the number-one violation in U.S. workplaces. By far, most of these violations occurred in the construction industry, which also happens to be one of the deadliest industries in the United States.
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With over 25 years of legal experience, Paul Hammack provides his clients with a level of trial expertise and strategic insight rarely found in personal injury litigation. Having spent the first eight years of his career working within major insurance defense firms across Georgia and South Carolina, Paul gained an intimate understanding of the “other side’s” playbook. This insurance industry background serves as a unique differentiator for his clients; he knows exactly how insurance carriers evaluate risk and what motivates them to pay top dollar for a claim.
In 2008, Paul founded Hammack Law Firm to move away from the “plaintiff mill” model and focus on building personal relationships with those he represents. As a seasoned litigator, he has tried dozens of first-chair cases to verdict, specializing in high-stakes litigation involving catastrophic injuries and complex truck accidents. His dual-state practice allows him to provide aggressive representation across both South Carolina and Georgia, ensuring victims of negligence receive the maximum financial compensation possible regardless of which side of the state line the accident occurred.
Paul’s commitment to excellence is reflected in his record of significant achievements, including a $10 million tractor-trailer wrongful death settlement and a $3.9 million moped-versus-truck recovery. His credentials and bar admissions in both South Carolina and Georgia underscore his deep roots in the regional legal community. Beyond the courtroom, Paul is a dedicated advocate for his local community, contributing his time and resources to organizations such as the United Way, Red Cross, and Hands On Greenville, all while working to make South Carolina a safer place for everyone.
