Head Injury in the Workplace

Head Injury in the Workplace

Head and brain injuries are nothing to mess around with.  An average of 140 Americans die every day because of a Traumatic Brain Injury, or TBI, and many more struggle with lifelong disabilities.  On-the-job accidents are one of the leading causes of head injury.  Falling from high up or being struck by heavy objects at work can cause a head injury.  Head injuries not only require medical care, but they may also require time off of work, which can affect families.  Workers’ compensation doctors are here to help make your life a little easier as you begin to heal from an on-the-job head injury.

Factories, Warehouses, and Stores

One of the most common on-the-job injuries in these types of environments is a slip and fall accident.  When you fall, you can hit your head, causing injury to the head.  These types of injuries could be caused by any number of things such as poorly lit spaces, broken or narrow stairs, obstructions in the walkways, or spills.  Even in an office space, there is always a risk of slip and fall accidents.  When a head injury requires time off of work, you shouldn’t have to worry about finances.  Workers’ compensation doctors can provide quality care.  They will also walk with you through the workers’ compensation process, providing the necessary paperwork along the way so you can focus on healing.

Construction Sites

It’s no secret that construction sites can be dangerous places.  Falling from heights is a very real risk that construction workers take.  When an on-the-job fall occurs, it can result in a traumatic brain injury such as a concussion, or worse.  Construction workers also risk being hit in the head with heavy objects such as beams or construction equipment.  Trust a workers’ compensation doctor to allow you the time to heal from a TBI after a head injury on a job site.

High-Risk Environments

Other job industries such as delivery vehicles, trucks, or heavy equipment vehicles may also be high-risk jobs.  Employees should recognize the risks of head injuries at their job and have a plan of action in place should the unthinkable occur.  Be sure your treatment plan includes a knowledgeable workers’ compensation doctor to get you through a difficult time and transition period.

You want to know you have someone on your side who will provide high-quality care, both medically and personally.  At Superior Healthcare, we are here for you.  Our workers’ compensation doctors can provide the very best in care to provide a treatment plan that is right for you after suffering from a head injury. Be sure to give us a call if you have experienced an on-the-job head injury.