Head Injuries at Work

There are numerous dangerous working conditions that can lead to head injuries while at work. A hazardously slippery floor, falling boxes, inventory or debris, or even a coworker's negligent operation of a machine may cause a traumatic head injury.

These can cause serious pain and suffering, along with financial damages. Because of the nature of these injuries, the damages can last weeks or months after the injury has taken place, and as a result, head injuries are the most costly form of workers' compensation injuries.

Although some symptoms may be minimal and only affect you for a few days or weeks at a time, many head and brain injuries can have effects that last years, or may even be permanent. These injuries are extremely costly, and contacting a workers’ compensation lawyer is important to ensure that your employer fully compensates you for your pain and suffering.

Some of the most common work area head injuries that occur include:

• TBI (Traumatic Brain Injuries). These are some of the most severe injuries, potentially causing emotional and learning difficulties, and can severely affect all aspects of a person's life.
• Blood Clots. A blood clot can emerge during a head injury, which can lead to strokes, aneurysms, and may result in coma or death.
• Frontal Lobe Injuries: These may affect your emotions, rendering you prone to mood swings and bouts of depression.

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This article is not intended to serve as, or as a replacement for, legal or medical advice. If you have been injured as a result of a head injury while at work, contact the Charleston workers' compensation attorneys of the Steinberg Law Firm at 843-720-2800.