South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Attorney

State employees, such as law enforcement officials face danger every day, from having to deal with criminals to potential injuries from pursuing a suspect at a high rate of speed.

Shoulder injuries can easily develop from everyday wear and tear and overuse at work while doing activities like lifting. Operating heavy equipment and machinery can lead to a variety of arm injuries and leg injuries.

The long-term effects of traumatic brain injury are only now being better understood. Brain injuries can leave long-lasting effects that range from cognitive changes to persistent headaches and personality changes.

Many jobs are associated with stress and result in mental issues. Some of the most stressful jobs are firefighters, airline pilots, event coordinators and public relations executives.

The healthcare industry presents its own set of potentially harmful situations. Workers have to lift patients and other heavy objects, are exposed to radiation and chemicals, and are at risk for being exposed to viruses, bacteria and tainted blood.

When individuals are negligent in their handling of flammable substances, injury can occur. These injuries can include serious burns and lung damage due to smoke inhalation.

A problem for many office workers who spend hours every day on a keyboard, carpal tunnel syndrome can cause pain, tingling and numbness in hands and arms.

Asbestos, found in a myriad of old building materials, is a contributing factor in many lung diseases.

Exposure to hazardous chemicals can cause breathing issues, burns and even death. Most common chemical exposure issues are ammonia, chlorine, hydrochloric acid and sulfuric acid.

Gas explosions and dangerous power tools can all lead to permanent scarring, disfigurement, and loss of bodily function.

Common causes of back and spine injuries include slip and fall accidents and repetitive trauma injuries. The spine is made up of 33 very delicate bones and includes tissue extending from the skull all the way to your pelvis. Back and spine injuries can cause severe pain and discomfort.

Loud work areas and bright light, such as welding, can lead to permanent vision and hearing loss.

Stressful jobs and out-of-town travel can take its toll on a worker’s health and lead to a heart attack. Strokes, too, can be a result of too much job-related stress.

Construction jobs account for the majority of work-related injuries in the U.S and 20 percent of fatalities. These include falls, electrocution, being stuck by falling objects or being stuck between two objects and crushed.