Truck Driver Injury Attorneys in Omaha
Truck Drivers are at Risk of Sustaining Serious Injuries. If You are Hurt on the Job, Our Experienced Workers’ Compensation Attorneys can Help.
Truck drivers are a vital part of the Nebraska economy. As essential as truck drivers are, the fact that they work very dangerous jobs is often overlooked. The rate of both fatal and nonfatal injuries and illnesses amongst truck drivers is higher than the average of all private industry occupations.
At Andres Law Offices, our Omaha workers’ compensation attorneys care about workers in our state. We are here to make sure that if you are harmed on the job, you get a fighting chance at recovering the compensation you deserve.
Most Common Truck Driver Injuries
Contrary to popular belief, truck drivers are not only at risk for injury in the event that they are involved in a crash. While it is true that truck accidents can and do leave truckers with serious injuries, the day-to-day activities of a truck driver have the potential to be injurious, too. Some of the most common types of truck driver injuries include:
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Back and neck injuries;
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Soft tissue injuries;
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Repetitive motion injuries;
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Crush injuries;
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Puncture or penetration injuries;
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Blood clots; and
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Traumatic brain injuries.
This list is not inclusive; the type of injury that a truck driver suffers is typically dependent upon the cause of the injury.
Common Causes of Truck Driver Injuries
As stated above, while motor vehicle collisions do cause many of the injury types listed above, other top causes of injuries include:
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Slip and fall accidents - this may include falling when entering or exiting a truck, when unloading or loading cargo, while walking along a slippery dock, and more;
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Overexertion;
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Poor bodily reaction;
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Contact with object or equipment;
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Loading and unloading cargo; and
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Sitting for long periods of time (which can lead to blood clots).
What Remedies are Available to Injured Truck Drivers?
If you are a truck driver who is injured while working, it is important that you understand the remedies available to you. Unfortunately, it can be difficult for truck drivers to recover the full amount of workers’ compensation benefits that they deserve without legal counsel, as truck drivers are often misclassified as independent contractors ( who are not entitled to workers’ compensation benefits ). When you work with our law office, we will work hard to:
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Prove that you are an employee entitled to workers’ compensation;
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Establish that your injury occurred while you were performing work-related duties;
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Determine the value of your claim;
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Determine whether or not you have a third-party claim against another party; and
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Maximize the settlement offered to you.
Reach Out to Our Workers’ Compensation Attorneys in Omaha Today
To schedule a free consultation with an Omaha workers’ compensation attorney following an accident as a trucking industry employee, please call us directly or request an appointment online. We will work diligently and quickly to get you the benefits you deserve.