Warehouse Injuries
Warehouse Injuries in Massachusetts
- Attorney Tracy Pauslen is a Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Lawyer that can help you recover money if you are hurt at a Warehouse.
Massachusetts Work related injuries in Warehouses are very common.
Warehouses and distribution center employees face tremendous dangers. Some of the most common warehouse injuries include:
Back injuries frequently result from lifting heavy objects and/or from falls. Attorney Paulsen has helped retail employees, Amazon employees and other individuals recover money from lifting injuries.
Types of Injuries that can occur at a Warehouse
Brain and/or head injuries usually result from some kind of impact, often resulting from falls, falling merchandise, or forklift accidents.
Spinal cord injuries often result from falls or collisions occurring in the warehouse.
If you have been hurt or lost a loved one in a wrongful death that occurred in a warehouse, contacting an experienced, reputable firm such as Rightful Legal to handle your case will increase your chance at obtaining the highest possible settlement award.
At Rightful Legal, Attorney Tracy Paulsen represents hardworking clients throughout Massachusetts in a wide range of warehouse accidents. Rightful Legal has cultivated a successful track record in relation to warehouse injury cases.
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There is risk to your health and safety to almost every occupation that exists. However, some jobs are proven more dangerous than others. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the risk of working in a warehouse is significantly higher than the average risk of working an average job. Every year there are more than 12 warehouse injuries that result in fatalities. For every 100 warehouse workers, 5.5 of them will be involved in a workplace injury or illness that results in medical attention.
The most common accidents at warehouses occur due to falling or flying objects, during forklift operations, overexertion during manual lifting/demanding labor or motor vehicle (truck) accidents, and at loading dock sites.
Warehouse and Storage Facility injuries in Massachusetts
The hard truth about warehouse injuries is that your employer’s insurance company does not want to help you. Do not be surprised if you are met with resistance after your file your claim with the company. They do not want to give you money for the medical bills you are left with after the accident. Sometimes insurance companies go so far as to launch an investigation into the accident to determine who is at fault.
- Many warehouse injuries are a direct result of lack of training or supervision.
Attorney Paulsen is a passionate lawyer that can give you the personal attention and expertise to guide you through the Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Process and get justice in your case.
Contact Rightful Legal to Schedule Your Case Review Consultation
If you have been hurt in a warehouse accident, contact Rightful Legal by calling 617-821-5856 to schedule an initial consultation with Attorney Paulsen and her legal team to protect your rights.
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Learn more about:
- Workers Compensation
- Massachusetts Workplace Injury Laws
- How to File a Lawsuit