High-Risk Occupations
Our Columbus Workers Comp Attorneys Provide Info
Accidents can happen anytime and anywhere— including the workplace. While suffering a work related injury is possible at any job, certain professions are inherently risky. Our family of Columbus workers compensation attorneys has been representing injured workers for more than 80 years. At Larrimer & Larrimer, LLC, we understand the dangers you face in your high-risk occupation. We know that one piece of malfunctioning equipment or a fall could end your career. Our Columbus workers compensation lawyers understand the dangers you face in your high-risk occupation. We understand the impact an injury could have on your career, and we will always treat you with the care and compassion you deserve. Your career is stressful enough – let us take the stress out of the workers comp process.
Dangerous Jobs
The National Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that there are approximately three deaths for every 100,000 workers nationwide. Of these deaths, approximately four in 10 took place while driving. Other leading causes include explosions, falls, exposure to harmful substances and falling objects.
Workers in certain fields face the greatest risk of injury:
- Construction: Construction sites are among the riskiest work places in America. There is the potential for falls from scaffolding, falling objects, exposure to asbestos and other toxic substances, injuries from power tools and heavy equipment and the potential to suffer burns in an explosion or fire. Though construction sites are heavily regulated, injuries are common.
- Farming, fishing and forestry: The use of heavy machinery, chemicals, exposure to large animals, and risk of falling from height or being hit by falling objects puts these workers at a high risk for injury.
- Aviation, including pilots and flight engineers: Workers face the potential for explosion, malfunctioning equipment, exposure to harmful chemicals, particularly when flying crop dusters or rescue helicopters.
- Mining: Miners face a number of dangerous conditions including exposure to harmful gas, the potential for exposure to fire, explosions and dangerous equipment. The tight, confined spaces can lead to serious lung disease that can take years from their lives.
- Roofing: Workers deal with to the dangers of height and risk falling from ladders, roofs and scaffolding.
- Sanitation workers: Refuse and recycling workers face deal with dangerous machinery and the possibility of exposure to toxic chemicals.
- Drivers, including truckers, bus drivers and salespersons: Long hours on the road lead to the possibility of accidents that could sideline you from your work.
- Emergency responders, including police, firefighters and EMTs: Exposure to dangerous crime scenes, fire and toxic chemicals and disease frequently puts heroic workers in danger.
- Trade workers including electricians, steelworkers, carpenters, machinists and plumbers: Exposure to dangerous equipment, electricity, height and chemicals means these workers could be a split second form severe injury at all times.
Contact us today for a free consultation. A Columbus workers comp attorney will review your case and advise you of your rights. We represent clients throughout the state of Ohio including Columbus, Zanesville, Shadyside, Newark and Lima. Our family is here to work for your benefit; let us help you today.