Los Angeles Injury Lawyer Blog

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the most common causes of occupational injuries include sprains and strains followed by bruises and contusions, cuts and lacerations, fractures, heat burns, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, chemical burns, amputations, and other traumatic injuries. Sprains and strains were by far the leading cause of workplace injury accounting for a full 43% of days missed of work by employees. Work place injuries can be very serious and can cause workers to miss days of work or to even not be able to work in the future. If you have been injured on the job, you should consult with an attorney who can tell you your rights. If you are located in the state of California, please call us for a free consultation at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776).

The jobs with the greatest number of injuries were laborers and material movers; heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers; and nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants. Different types of workers generally suffered different types of injuries. Sprains and strains to the lower extremities or trunk due to overexertion or contact with equipment are injuries often seen by laborers and material movers, as well as heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers. Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants primarily suffer sprains and strains to their trunk or back due to overexertion related to lifting or moving patients. The leading cause of injury in every industry was sprains and strains, with 33 percent of these cases occurring in the trade, transportation, and utilities sectors, with an additional 19 percent in the education and health services major industry sector. Below are the leading causes of injury on the job:

Work injuries in 2003 (Percent)

Sprains, strains ( 42.9)
Bruises, contusions (9.0)
Cuts, lacerations (7.3)
Fractures (7.2)
Heat burns (1.5)
Carpal tunnel syndrome (1.7)
Tendonitis (0.6)
Chemical burns (0.6)
Amputations (0.6)
Multiple traumatic injuries (3.6)
Other (25.0)