A fall while working can have major implications for a professional. A fall on the job could be deadly for those who work at a significant elevation. In the construction sector, falls are a leading cause of severe injury and death. There are many rules in place intended to protect construction workers from falls and the injuries they might generate.
Not every worker exposed to fall risk on the job works at a significant elevation. Same-level falls are a safety concern for professionals in almost any career. Workers who fall while performing their jobs may require workers’ compensation benefits during their recovery.
Falls can be serious even when they are minor
A worker does not need to plummet multiple stories for a fall to put their physical well-being and career at risk. A same-level fall can produce very serious injuries.
For example, if a worker slips and falls while working in a warehouse, they could break a bone. They could also sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) if they fall and hit their head. Their injuries might generate thousands of dollars in medical expenses.
They could also lose out on wages for quite some time because of their injuries. Thankfully, employees in most professions can qualify for workers’ compensation benefits if they sustain an injury while on the clock. Same-level falls that result in injuries are a common underlying cause of workers’ compensation claims.
Professionals hurt in a fall may need help getting benefits to cover their lost wages and treatment expenses. Injured workers may want to secure legal representation to help them handle the workers’ compensation claims process.
