Occupational Hazards (Knee, Shoulder and Joint Injuries) Caused by Work

Every workplace has its own set of occupational hazards that threaten the health of employees across the workforce.  However, when one of those occupational hazards turns into an injury, you are entitled to collect compensation while you can't work.  The cause and severity of the injury could affect the amount of benefits you are owed.  Workers' comp isn't just for physically taxing professions - many across the workplace report pain from knees, shoulders, elbows and other joints.  The injury could arise from a single accident or repetitive stress.  Depending on your occupation, this could seriously affect your ability to do your job.  For example, the server who blows a knee out on a slick floor or a loading dock worker that falls off a ladder may be rendered unable to work.  In these instances, and other situations like them, workers may lose their ability to pay all sorts of bills because of injuries that are caused while working. 

Call Brunton Law Offices if you experience debilitating pain due to:  Bending over Repeatedly, Physical Stress, Carpal Tunnel, Lifting Heavy Objects, Overuse Syndrome, Unsuitable Working Conditions, Standing or kneeling for Extended Periods, and Slips and Falls.

It is important to closely monitor any aches, pains, bumps or bruises received at work.  The important thing is to bring the injury to the attention of your employer.  It is helpful to involve an experienced workers' comp lawyer from the start.  Brunton Law Offices has decades of experience with workers compensation in both Illinois and Missouri.