Workers' Compensation for Injured Drivers
The U.S. economy relies, in part, on the trucking industry. The transport of everything from food to gasoline to consumer goods is largely dependent on trucks. However, trucking is a dangerous industry, both for its employees and other drivers on the road. Catastrophic and fatal accidents are extremely common. Less well known, though, are the occupational diseases truck drivers often suffer.
At the Robert A. Koenigsberg Law Offices, we represent truck drivers who are injured on the job. You may be eligible for workers' compensation benefits as well as personal injury damages. When we discuss the details of your injury, we can determine how to pursue the claims. For a free consultation with a New York City injured truck driver lawyer, please call 212-964-9292 or contact us online.
Injuries and Illnesses Common to Truck Drivers
The most obvious cause of truck driver injury is a vehicle accident. Trucking accidents are often serious due to the size and weight of the vehicles. Large trucks are prone to rollover accidents, jackknifing and brake failures. Drivers may suffer injuries such as burns, amputations, spinal injuries, neck and back injuries, and head and brain injuries. In addition to workers' compensation, truck drivers in an accident on the job may have personal injury claims.
The sedentary lifestyle of a truck driver, as well as the fatigue and stress of the job, may also lead to injury and illness such as heart disease and diabetes. Loading and unloading cargo can cause back pain, repetitive stress injuries and exposure to toxins. Chemical or diesel exposure can cause occupational diseases such as inhalation illnesses or cancer.
If you are a truck driver who was injured on the job, you may need an attorney's assistance to recover workers' compensation benefits. We can help you with denied claims, hearings and appeals. Please call our office at 212-964-9292 to schedule an appointment with a Brooklyn on-the-job injury lawyer.
