Workplace Injuries
Employers have a duty to provide a safe working environment and alert employees of any potential hazards and dangers. However, depending on the physical nature of the job, there are many ways employees can get hurt while at work. Accidents and repetitive motion injuries can cause serious negative health consequences resulting in inability to work on a short-term or long-term basis. We provide initial and follow up visits to assist full recovery for an unrestricted return to work.
Workers Compensation
Also known as Workman’s Compensation, New Mexico laws ensure that if you are injured on the job or suffer a work-related illness you will be fairly compensated for medical bills and any lost wages resulting from the injury or illness.
What are Common Workplace Injuries?
Employers have a duly to provide a safe working environment and alert employees of any potential hazards and dangers. However, depending on the physical nature of the job, there are many ways you can get hurt while at work. Accidents and repetitive motion injuries can cause serious negative health consequences resulting in inability to work on a short-term or bng-term basis.
Common work-related injuries and illnesses that result in the filing of a worker, compensation claim include:
- Broken bones
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Crush injuries
- Exposure to hazardous or toxic substances
- Hearing loss
- Knee, hip, shoulder, and other joint injuries
- Lower and upper back injuries
- Slip and fall injuries
Does My Employer Have to Pay for My Workplace Injury?
Worker’s compensation laws vary by State, but every State has instituted Some Sort of protection system that will help in cases of work-related injuries or illnesses.