Leg Injuries and the Workplace

August 2nd, 2011 | Author: | Law

Many people work in jobs where they are likely to suffer a serious leg injury. This can affect a person’s ability to work productively and can be expensive and time consuming to treat. Fortunately, if you or someone you know received their leg injury as a result of their working conditions or environment, workers’ compensation benefits may be able to cover many of the expenses associated with leg injuries, such as medical bills, missed time from work, and other losses.

Common Work-Related Leg Injuries

Leg injuries are particularly dangerous because of the risk of reducing or completely losing the ability to stand and walk correctly, which can also affect an individual’s ability to continue working. Many industries expose their employees to the threat of suffering a leg injury, so being aware of the common types of leg injuries can help you better protect yourself from harm. Some of the most common leg injuries include:

  • Dislocations
  • Sprains and strains
  • Broken and fractured bones
  • Muscle injuries
  • Repetitive motion injuries
  • Amputations

Because these types of injuries can be very painful and may temporarily or permanently affect a person’s ability to walk, it is important to seek immediate medical attention following a leg injury in order to prevent the injury from worsening and keeping you away from work for an even longer period of time.

If you or someone you care about has suffered a leg injury at their job, contact the Pennsylvania workers’ compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511 for a confidential consultation with an experienced and dedicated lawyer.



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