According to OSHA, the rate of injuries and illnesses in the workplace was about 2.8 per every 100 workers in 2017. While we’ve seen work-related injury rates lessen over the years, it’s still an issue that we face in this country.
If you believe that you have experienced a work-related injury, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation.
The question is, what does a work-related injury entail? Note that you may need to find an experienced workers’ comp doctor to treat your work-related injuries. Additionally, you should consider working with a competent worker’s compensation attorney in order to make that your rights are fully protected.
Read on to find out more about what a work-place injury is.