Professional workers’ are a vital part of any industry. Doctors, lawyers, engineers, and architects play a crucial role in keeping businesses and organizations running smoothly. However, professional workers’ are not immune to workplace injuries. They are often at a higher risk of injury due to the nature of their work.
If you are a professional worker injured on the job, it is important to understand your legal rights. At Sternberg | Forsythe, PA, we specialize in helping injured workers’ get the compensation they deserve. Here’s what you need to know.
Types of Injuries Professional Workers’ May Experience
Professional workers’ can suffer a wide range of injuries on the job. Some of the most common injuries include:
Repetitive Stress Injuries
Repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) are common workplace injuries that can affect professional workers’. RSIs occur when a worker performs the same motion repeatedly, putting repetitive strain on their muscles, tendons, and nerves.
This can lead to various painful and debilitating conditions, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, and trigger finger.
Professional workers’ who perform repetitive motions, such as typing, using a mouse, or performing assembly line work, are at a higher risk of developing RSIs. In addition, workers’ who spend long hours sitting at a desk or standing in one position may also be at risk of developing RSIs.
Symptoms of RSIs can vary, but may include pain, swelling, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the affected area. If left untreated, RSIs can lead to chronic pain and permanent damage.
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If you are a professional worker experiencing symptoms of an RSI, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Your doctor may recommend rest, physical therapy, or other treatments to help relieve your symptoms and prevent further damage.
In addition to seeking medical attention, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits if your job caused your RSI. Workers’ compensation benefits can help cover your medical expenses, lost wages, and other expenses related to your injury.
At Sternberg | Forsythe, PA, we understand how debilitating RSIs can be for professional workers. Our experienced attorneys can help you navigate the workers’ compensation system and ensure you get the benefits you are entitled to. We can also help you pursue a personal injury claim if the negligence of another party caused your injury.
Back and Neck Injuries
Back and neck injuries can affect professional workers’. Various factors, including poor posture, repetitive motions, heavy lifting, and prolonged sitting or standing, can cause these injuries.
Professional workers’ who spend long hours sitting at a desk or standing in one position are at a higher risk of developing back and neck pain. In addition, workers’ who perform tasks that involve heavy lifting or repetitive motions may also be at risk of developing back and neck injuries.
Symptoms of back and neck injuries can vary but may include pain, stiffness, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the affected area. These injuries can lead to chronic pain and permanent damage if left untreated.
If you are a professional worker experiencing symptoms of a back or neck injury, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Your doctor may recommend rest, physical therapy, or other treatments to help relieve your symptoms and prevent further damage.
In addition to seeking medical attention, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits if your job caused your back or neck injury.
Eye injuries
Eye injuries can affect professional workers’ who spend a lot of time staring at computer screens or working in bright light. Various factors, including eye strain, dry eyes, exposure to UV radiation, and foreign objects in the eye, can cause these injuries.
Professional workers’ who spend long hours in front of a computer, such as office workers’, graphic designers, and writers, are at a higher risk of developing eye strain and other eye injuries. In addition, workers’ who perform tasks that involve exposure to bright light or UV radiation, such as welders or construction workers’, may also be at risk of developing eye injuries.
Symptoms of eye injuries can vary but may include eye pain, redness, swelling, blurred vision, or sensitivity to light. If left untreated, eye injuries can lead to permanent vision loss.
If you are a professional worker experiencing eye injury symptoms, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Your doctor may recommend eye drops, rest, or other treatments to help relieve your symptoms and prevent further damage. In addition to seeking medical attention, you may also be entitled to workers’ compensation
Hearing Loss
Hearing loss affects professional workers’ exposed to loud noises on the job. These workers’ may include musicians, construction workers’, and factory workers’.
Hearing loss can be caused by exposure to loud noises over time and by sudden exposure to extremely loud noises. Professional workers’ who are exposed to loud noises regularly are at a higher risk of developing hearing loss.
Symptoms of hearing loss can vary, but may include difficulty hearing conversations, ringing in the ears, and a feeling of fullness or pressure in the ears. If left untreated, hearing loss can lead to permanent hearing damage.
If you are a professional worker experiencing hearing loss symptoms, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Your doctor may recommend hearing aids, cochlear implants, or other treatments to help improve your hearing and prevent further damage.
Occupational Diseases
Occupational diseases are illnesses or health conditions that are caused by exposure to harmful substances or conditions in the workplace. Professional workers’ exposed to hazardous chemicals, biological agents, or other harmful conditions may be at risk of developing occupational diseases.
Some examples of occupational diseases that can affect professional workers’ include:
- Respiratory diseases: Workers’ who are exposed to dust, chemicals, or other harmful particles in the air may develop respiratory diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or lung cancer.
- Skin diseases: Workers’ exposed to chemicals, irritants, or other harmful substances may develop skin diseases such as eczema or contact dermatitis.
- Infectious diseases: Healthcare workers’ and other professionals who come into contact with infectious agents may be at risk of developing infectious diseases such as hepatitis, tuberculosis, or COVID-19.
- Reproductive disorders: Workers’ exposed to certain chemicals or radiation may be at risk of developing reproductive disorders such as infertility, miscarriage, or birth defects.
If you are a professional worker who is experiencing symptoms of an occupational disease, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Your doctor may recommend specialized testing or treatment to help manage your symptoms and prevent further damage.
Your Legal Rights After Sustaining a Work-Caused Injury or Illness
If you have been injured on the job, you have the right to workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits can cover your medical expenses, lost wages, and other expenses related to your injury. However, the workers’ compensation system can be complex and difficult to navigate independently.
At Sternberg | Forsythe, PA, we can help you navigate the workers’ compensation system and ensure you get the benefits you are entitled to. We can also help you pursue a personal injury claim if the negligence of another party caused your injury.