When White Collar Workers Need Workers' Compensation

 Posted on July 17, 2023 in Personal Injury

When most think of Workers’ Compensation, they picture construction workers, factory employees, and others in high-risk occupations. Certainly, people who work in these fields are at higher risk of a workplace injury than most. However, white collar workers can and do suffer injuries in their workplace. People who primarily work in office buildings and behind desks are not safe from the risk of a workplace injury. White collar workers enjoy the same rights those in riskier occupations do to receive Workers’ Compensation benefits when they become injured while performing their job duties. The types of injuries and accidents white collar and blue collar workers tend to experience may differ, but the process for filing a Workers’ Compensation claim remains largely the same regardless of what type of job you have. If you have been injured while working in an office, it is important to report the incident right away. You should then seek medical attention and contact a lawyer as soon as you are able to. 

Types of Injuries That May Occur in an Office Environment

While an office building is generally safer than an oil field or factory, accidents can still happen in one, often due to the negligence of another party. Common types of accidents and injuries suffered by white collar workers include: 

• Slips, trips, and falls - Office workers may slip in something that has been spilled on the floor and not cleaned up in a timely manner. Cables and power cords are everywhere in office buildings, as people may have laptops, lamps, and videoconferencing equipment plugged in. Tripping or slipping can lead to serious injuries, from broken wrists to spinal cord injuries. 

• Repetitive stress injuries - People who spend the majority of their day sitting in front of a computer are prone to developing repetitive stress injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome. These injuries may require surgical correction. 

• Assaults - Professionals in client-facing positions can be assaulted while at work, especially if their position often involves telling people bad news. 

• Back injuries - Office workers may occasionally need to lift some heavy items, such as boxes of files or new equipment. This can lead to back injuries, especially in those whose occupation provides little opportunity for physical fitness. 

These are only a few examples of the types of injuries white collar workers may need Workers’ Compensation for. If you need it, you should not hesitate to use it. 

Contact a Springfield, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Attorney

Kanoski Bresney is committed to helping all eligible injured workers receive the benefits they are entitled to. Our experienced team of Springfield Workers’ Compensation lawyers will strive to make your claims process go quickly and smoothly. For a complimentary consultation, please contact us at 888-826-8682. 

Source:

https://www.einsteinmed.edu/administration/environmental-health-safety/accident-injury-reduction-campagin/top-injuries.aspx