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Description:Nearly every worker is at risk of suffering a work injury, caused by factors like defective tools or equipment, slippery floors, repetitive use of a particular body part, exposure to dangerous substances, or poorly maintained floors or stairways. If you have suffered from injuries caused by a... moreNearly every worker is at risk of suffering a work injury, caused by factors like defective tools or equipment, slippery floors, repetitive use of a particular body part, exposure to dangerous substances, or poorly maintained floors or stairways. If you have suffered from injuries caused by a workplace accident in Georgia, contact our skilled workers’ comp lawyers at Rechtman & Spevak today. Our law firm is located in Atlanta, and our attorneys have years of experience helping injured workers pursue the benefits they are entitled to following a workplace accident. With our knowledgeable workers’ compensation attorneys on your side, you can seek fair and timely reimbursement and protect yourself and your family from further harm.
Common Causes of GA Workplace Injuries and Illnesses
On-the-job injuries and illnesses can affect workers in virtually any industry, including construction, health care, manufacturing, and other kinds of occupations. Some common causes of work injuries in Atlanta include the following:
Slip and fall accidents
Heavy lifting accidents
Falling objects
Work truck accidents
Falls from heights
Defective machinery or equipment
These on-the-job accidents can be the result of an unsafe work environment, such as slippery floors or poor lighting, inadequate safety equipment like goggles or hard hats, poor employee training, inadequate supervision on the part of a manager or supervisor, or another form of workplace negligence that puts the safety of workers at risk. less
