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Job place dangers: How does your job rate?

by | Sep 28, 2018 | Firm News

Some Georgia workers report for duty every day, only to do the same tasks again and again, in a rather uneventful manner. If you work in an office or are a customer service representative, this might fit the description of your typical workday. If, on the other hand, you work on a farm or on an airplane, then your job might be a bit more dangerous than those who have desk jobs or customer service jobs.

In fact, there are certain types of jobs that consistently rank highest on lists for personal injury risks in the workplace. No matter what job you do, if an accident occurs and you suffer injury, you may wind up having to take a week or more off work to recover. If your family depends on your income and your employer pays by the hour, such circumstances may bring serious financial strain upon your household. That’s why it is critical that you understand how to navigate the workers’ compensation system.

Which jobs are most dangerous?

While it’s true that you might work at a desk and can still trip over debris lying in your office or something might fall off a shelf and break your toe, it is logical to assume that the injury risk for an office job is lower than someone who works in construction. The following list shows which jobs are most prone toward workplace injuries:

  • Logging is one of the most dangerous jobs in the nation. If you’re a logger, you are usually at risk for injury in the workplace.
  • Agriculture is another potentially dangerous industry. If you’re a farmer or you work in a farming-related field, you likely have to use heavy equipment and machinery that can malfunction at any time and cause you to suffer injury.
  • Airline pilots and flight engineers are at risk for on-the-job injuries as well.
  • Fishing and related types of work rank high among the most dangerous jobs in the United States.

Approximately 40 percent of workplace fatalities in 2016 involved transportation accidents. Traffic collisions often cause injuries to construction workers. If you’re a commercial truck driver, other motorists may place you in harm’s way, especially distracted drivers or those who are intoxicated.

Getting the benefits you need to help you recover

When you report your injury to your employer and file a workers’ compensation claim, you may encounter challenges if an insurance carrier denies your claim. A claim denial doesn’t necessarily mean you will not get benefits; however, it might mean that you are in for a legal struggle, in which case, it can be quite helpful to seek support from an experienced workers’ comp attorney.

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