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What types of accidents give rise to a workers compensation claim?
* Specific Accident Claims – These are regular, everyday accidents. They include, but are not limited to, falls, motor vehicle accidents, machinery, and lifting injuries. Please note, an injury is still covered under Workers Comp even if the worker caused his own accident. The only issue is whether the worker was injured while performing his job.
* Repetitive Motion Claims – The repetitive motion and strain of a job can cause a work related injury. The most common examples are jobs where a worker has to do a lot of lifting, or doing the same movements over and over. For example, jobs that require constant typing can cause carpal tunnel syndrome. In a Repetitive Motion Claim, there is no one particular incident that caused the worker to sustain the injury, but the repetitive wear and tear of the job caused the worker’s body to break down.
* Occupational Exposure Claims – Workers may be exposed to harmful elements on the job. These can include chemicals, asbestos, and other noxious elements. Over time, this exposure may cause a worker to suffer lung disease, cancer, heart problems, or mesothelioma. A worker who suffers from this type of Occupational Exposure is entitled to receive Workers Compensation benefits.
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