If you have been injured while on the job, you are not alone. According to the National Census Of Fatal Occupational Injuries, some 4 million workers suffered occupational injuries or illnesses in 2007. Tragically, in the same year, there were 5,488 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States. In Kentucky there were more than 38,000 work injuries in 2007; 259 workers were killed in 2006 and 2007 combined.
These statistics are overwhelming when you consider that every employer must maintain certain standards of safety in the workplace as mandated by the U.S. government. What can be more overwhelming, however, is how to cope after a workplace injury or death.
Our Experience
Hance & Srinivasan has represented numerous workplace injured individuals and their families. We understand the financial and emotional hardships that can follow a workplace injury or death. Just as importantly, we know how to fight for and protect your rights and help secure:
- workers’ compensation claims
- Social Security benefits for workplace injuries resulting in disability
- compensation for employer negligence
- wrongful death claims
Workplace Injuries
The most common causes of workplace injuries include:
- falls
- being struck by an object
- overexertion
If you or someone you love has been injured or died as a serious workplace injury, please contact Hance & Srinivasan to discuss the individual nature of your situation.
The U.S. Department of Labor and the Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Program administers agencies and programs designed to help ensure workplace safety. If you believe your workplace is unsafe and are worried about potential injuries or deaths, we encourage you to contact these government entities and report your concerns.