Sanitation Worker Injuries
Sanitation Worker Personal Injury
Refuse collection is one of the most hazardous jobs in the United States. According to the Florida Center for Sold and Hazardous Waste Management, the sanitation worker occupation is riskier than that of an airline pilot or a taxi driver. Refuse collectors sustain five to seven times more injuries than the average worker.
Refuse and toxic waste are major sources of pollution that can cause serious personal injury or disease if not properly disposed of. The job of a sanitation worker is to protect society from the dangers associated with waste by carrying out this important task. Because they deal with hazardous materials every time they are on the job, sanitation workers put themselves at risk for serious personal injury from exposure on a daily basis. Through technology and training, substantial efforts have been made in the waste industry to make such work much safer. However, there is no perfect solution that eliminates all risk associated with the industry. At Kelner & Kelner, Attorneys at Law, we are dedicated to representing the rights of sanitation workers who sustain injuries because of the dangers associated with their jobs.
Causes of Sanitation Worker Injury
Sanitation workers can sustain injuries on the job from a variety of causes. Refuse collectors can be hit by impatient drivers who are trying to bypass a garbage truck. Defective equipment can also cause unsafe working conditions that may lead to personal injury for sanitation workers. A refuse truck that has mechanical problems can cause injury to its operators, resulting in cuts, severed limbs, and other serious personal injury or wrongful death. Operators standing on the rear platform can fall off the back of the truck and even be run over while it is in motion. Cleanup and collection crews can also sustain personal injury from slipping, tripping, or falling on debris, oil, or other chemicals. In addition, hazardous chemicals can cause serious burn injuries if they are not handled properly. Also, sanitation garages are often not maintained in safe conditions. Oil and other substances may collect on garage floors and defective floors might not be repaired when they should.
Sanitation Worker Personal Injury Compensation
Fortunately, an individual who has sustained a personal injury on the job can enlist the help of a qualified sanitation worker lawyer from our New York law firm. Our attorneys have tremendous experience in dealing with personal injuries suffered by sanitation workers can help you or your loved one seek compensation for pain, suffering, lost wages, permanent disability, medical costs, emotional trauma, and more. At Kelner & Kelner, Attorneys at Law, we are committed to helping our clients obtain the maximum damages that they are entitled to by law.