Nurses are the lifeblood of the medical field, caring for patients and assisting doctors and other healthcare professionals in hospitals and other medical facilities. While they are vital to keeping Kentucky’s healthcare system running, they can also face nursing injuries that can jeopardize their physical and mental health.
From being on their feet all day to lifting heavy objects, coping with violent patients, and handling harmful substances, nurses can suffer devastating healthcare injuries and other issues that can put them out of commission, jeopardizing not only their health but their financial stability.
The Most Common Injuries Nurses and Other Healthcare Workers Face
Nursing is a physically and mentally demanding profession. Some of the most common injuries for nursing professionals and other Kentucky healthcare workers include:
- Infectious diseases
- Broken bones
- Head and neck injuries
- Herniated discs and other back injuries
- Contusions
- Cuts and abrasions
- Sprains
- Strains
- Repetitive stress injuries like carpel tunnel syndrome
- Exposure to toxic substances and radiation
Events that can cause these types of injuries can include needle sticks, transportation incidents, lifting patients and moving patients, overexertion, violent incidents, slip-and-fall accidents, and exposure to hazardous chemicals or bodily fluids without proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
I’m a Nurse Who’s Been Injured at Work, What Should I Do?
If you get hurt on the job, you need to take proactive steps to protect your health and strengthen your compensation claim. Start with the following:
- Contact a workplace injury attorney from Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer as soon as possible.
- Seek medical attention immediately.
- Report the injury to your supervisor.
- Document all medical treatment, medical bills, and other accident-related expenses.
- Follow your treatment plan.
- Avoid posting anything on social media.
It is essential to discuss your situation with our experienced Kentucky attorneys early in the process. We can explain your options for seeking maximum compensation from every available source and guide you through your next steps following a workplace accident.
Potential Sources of Compensation for Injured Healthcare Workers
In most situations, healthcare workers injured at work can file for Kentucky workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ compensation is a no-fault insurance program that covers the cost of an injured employee’s medical expenses and replaces a portion of their lost wages.
You need to discuss your situation with our knowledgeable Kentucky workplace injury attorneys because, in addition to helping you secure the benefits you’re entitled to through the workers’ compensation system, we can evaluate whether you can file a third-party personal injury lawsuit against someone other than your employer who was at fault for the accident.
While the workers’ compensation system prevents you from suing your employer, you may be able to file a lawsuit against another entity, such as a contractor, property owner, defective product manufacturer, or violent patient who harmed you.
How Our Law Firm Helps Injured Healthcare Workers in Kentucky
Seeking help for your work-related injuries and losses can be challenging when your job is caring for others. At Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer, we want to empower you, giving you the courage to come forward and seek help if you are a nurse or other healthcare provider injured at work.
Our workplace injury attorneys are ready to review the specifics of your unique situation and occupational injuries, analyze your legal options, and help you pursue the maximum benefits you deserve from every available source.
Contact our office and arrange a free consultation with our healthcare workplace injury lawyers today.
