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About Workplace Injuries in Washington State |
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A serious on-the-job or workplace injury is defined as an injury resulting in an employee missing six or more days of work.
The top five causes of workplace injuries are:
• Overexertion - excessive lifting, pushing, pulling, holding, or throwing of an object. • Falls - on the same level or to a lower level. • Body Reaction - bending, climbing, slipping or tripping without falling. • Struck by An Object - such as a tool falling from above. • Repetitive Motion - repeated stress or strain. Work injuries cost Americans $156.2 billion. That amounts to $1,120 per worker. The majority of Americans injured on the job only recover 12-35% of the salary they lost while unable to work.
If you or a family member has suffered a workplace injury in Pierce County Washington, I can help. I have the experience, the skill and expertise necessary to represent you. Contact me today for a FREE Case Review. |