Workplace injuries are most common in labor-intensive environments but can occur anywhere and include everything from back pain and headaches to broken bones and traumatic brain injuries. Fortunately, if you get hurt on the job, you may be eligible for workers' compensation, which covers costs like medical bills, lost wages, and treatment from a physical therapist or chiropractor. Here are a few of the most common types of workplace injuries.

What Are the Main Types of Workers' Compensation Claims?

1. Slips & Falls 

Slips or trips and falls can cause various injuries, leading to back pain, concussions, slipped discs, fractures, sprains, muscle strains, and ligament tears. Often, slips and falls result from poor lighting, slippery surfaces, damaged stairs, or deteriorating railings that can't support an individual's weight. 

2. Vehicle Accidents 

Many professionals, from bus and delivery personnel to salespeople, drive as part of the job. If you're in an accident while working, you may think your situation doesn't warrant a claim if you were behind the wheel of a personal vehicle. However, you don’t have to drive a company car to file a workers' compensation claim as long as you were on the clock and operating within the scope of your employment when the incident occurred. Traffic collisions are common, but injuries can also happen if a worker falls from a vehicle or is struck by objects falling off a truck. 

Whiplash, misalignment of the spinal vertebrae, fractures, and herniated discs can all result from a car accident. These injuries can cause substantial damage, including neck or back pain, headaches, and reduced mobility. 

3. Overexertion & Repetitive Motion

Repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) are common workplace ailments that can occur in any environment when people perform the same physical tasks repeatedly. RSIs include back strain, carpal tunnel syndrome, headaches, and knee injuries, which can occur whether you're using a computer for several hours a day or lifting patients in a nursing home.  

Overexertion injuries often result from manually lifting heavy objects or using improper lifting techniques. Individuals frequently make the mistake of lifting with the back rather than the legs, which can cause slipped discs, as well as muscle pulls and tears.

If you’ve been hurt in a workplace injury, the team at American Health Chiropractic in Milford, OH, can help. Residents of Clermont and Hamilton counties turn to these professionals for help with injuries ranging from sprains and strains to whiplash, back pain, and herniated discs. This chiropractic care clinic has over 25 years of experience treating patients, and they even accept workers' compensation claims. Call (513) 576-6699 to speak with a team member and schedule an appointment, or visit the website to learn more about how they can help you.