What is a Work Injury?

A work or industrial injury applies to any injury an employee sustains while performing regular duties associated with the job. Any injury obtained by an employee that requires the injured worker to seek medical treatment or time off work can be considered for worker’s compensation benefits.

Types of work injuries
There are various types of work injuries. They may be sudden or develop over a period of time.

• • Sudden accidents can include anything from falling off of work equipment such as ladders and scaffolding to a head injury caused by a falling object.
  • Repetitive motion injuries are caused by constant and prolonged activity. These injuries can range from constant wrist and hand activity on a keyboard to repetitive arm motion while working machinery that can cause muscle, tissue, and joint injuries.
  • Environmental exposure to toxic and caustic substances such as mold and chemicals can cause eye, skin, and respiratory injuries.

Qualifying for worker’s compensation benefits
There must be a connection between the accident or environment that caused the injury and the scope of employment duties. If you received your injuries doing work that is not part of your normal work duties, you will most likely not be eligible for worker’s compensation benefits. Injuries and illnesses from your work environment are typically only covered when they arise out of (and in the course of) employment.

Work Injury Attorney
If you have been injured or become ill while performing your job duties, call Dan Newlin Injury Attorneys at 800-257-1822 for a free evaluation of your case.

We will answer all of your questions and fight back even if your employer tries to deny your claim.

Dan Newlin Injury Attorneys are on your side to get you the compensation you’re entitled to under Florida law.