Work-Related Injuries & What You Should Know

SLIP & FALLS Slip and falls are the most commonly reported workplace accidents and a leading cause of injuries. (It’s important to note that a fall does not have to occur from a great height to cause great harm.) 

STRUCK-BY INJURIES Struck-by injuries are those in which a worker is struck and injured by a moving object. Any object that rolls, slides, swings, falls, etc., can cause this type of injury. Construction workers and factory employees are among the most vulnerable to struck-by injuries, but they can happen anywhere and in any workplace.

HIGHWAY WORK ZONE ACCIDENTS A variety of injuries can occur in these hazardous zones, and Florida ranks among the states with the most fatalities at road construction sites. 

REPETITIVE MOTION INJURIES Repetitive motion injuries (aka repetitive stress injuries) are caused by repeating the same motion over and over. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common repetitive motion injury. Such injuries can be temporary or permanent, and affect your muscles, nerves, ligaments, and tendons. Typists and retail workers often suffer from repetitive motion injuries. 

OVEREXERTION Every year, there are more than 3 million hospital visits because of overexertion. Lifting heavy objects with your back, rather than your legs, is one way to overexert yourself, resulting in sprains and strains that can cause pain.

If you’ve had the misfortune to suffer one of these injuries, or another, on the job, it’s important to know that Florida’s workers' comp will cover all medical expenses resulting from the injury. At Coastal Pain & Neurology Centers, we’ve spent over twenty years helping members of the community get back to work and regain their quality of life. So, whether you choose to visit us, or another reputable clinic, don’t wait to seek treatment.