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Workers’ Compensation for Knee and Leg Injuries on the Job

November 23, 2015

Workers’ Compensation for Leg and Knee Injuries
Leg and knee injuries can and do occur on a frequent basis on the job, causing thousands of workers’ compensation cases annually. Not only can knee and leg injuries produce debilitating conditions in victims, but they can require employers to make expensive modifications in the work environment to accommodate disabled workers. Even a minor trip or fall can cause a serious leg or knee injury that will have lifelong effects on the person who has to live with this injury.
What to Do When a Leg or Knee Accident Occurs

When an injury to the legs or knees happens, it’s important to get immediate medical attention, and then talk with a workers’ compensation lawyer as soon as possible. Even if an injury seems small, it can easily turn into a painful condition from lack of treatment. While the nature and severity of injuries to the legs, knees, feet and ankles can vary greatly, it’s vital to seek the care of a medical professional for a proper diagnosis and care of a workplace injury of this type.

Obviously, many cases of leg and knee injuries occur in work environments where employees are walking and standing for long periods of time, such as warehouses, construction sites, retail stores, restaurants and hospitals. However, knee and leg injuries can also occur in other more stationary assignments, such as those typically seen in office jobs and even truck drivers. It’s not uncommon for long work hours and lack of safety training to lead to injuries to the ligaments and bones in these overused areas of the body.

Getting Legal Help for Leg and Knee Injuries

If an injury occurs while on the company clock, employees have the right to file for workers’ compensation benefits to cover medical expenses like emergency care, physical therapy, medication and surgery to correct damage to the legs and knees. Muscles and tendons can take a long time to heal following an injury, so having access to worker’s compensation benefits can also provide financial support when you are not able to report to work for regular duty.

The advised course of action as a victim of a leg or knee injury is to consult with a seasoned workers’ compensation lawyer for help. Bernstein and Bernstein, LLC. has the resources and support to help you get a proper diagnosis for your leg or knee injury with a certified workers’ compensation doctor. Don’t let your employer tell you when you are ready to come back to work – get an objective medical opinion before you return to the job. You’ll be in great hands when you contact Bernstein and Bernstein, LLC. for help with the worker’s compensation process.

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