Hospital employees work in fast-paced environments where injuries can happen unexpectedly. From lifting patients and moving equipment to responding to emergencies, hospital workers face a variety of workplace hazards every day.
At Stern & Cohen, we have extensive experience representing injured healthcare workers throughout Pennsylvania. Whether you are a nurse, technician, therapist, maintenance worker, food service employee, or another hospital worker, our attorneys can help you pursue the workers’ compensation benefits you deserve.
Common Causes of Hospital Worker Injuries
Hospital workers perform physically demanding jobs that can result in both sudden accidents and injuries that develop over time.
Common causes of hospital worker injuries include:
- Lifting and transferring patients
- Slips and falls on wet floors
- Repetitive lifting, bending, and reaching
- Workplace violence and patient assaults
- Equipment-related accidents
- Exposure to infectious diseases
- Overexertion injuries
- Repetitive stress injuries
Common Hospital Worker Injuries
Hospital employees can suffer a wide range of workplace injuries, including:
Back and Neck Injuries
Patient handling is one of the leading causes of back and neck injuries among hospital workers. Repeated lifting, turning, and repositioning patients can place significant stress on the spine and surrounding muscles.
Shoulder and Knee Injuries
Hospital employees often perform repetitive physical tasks that can lead to shoulder, knee, and joint injuries over time.
Slip and Fall Injuries
Wet floors, spills, cords, and equipment can create hazards that lead to serious falls and workplace injuries.
Workplace Violence Injuries
Nurses, aides, security personnel, and other hospital employees may suffer injuries caused by combative patients or visitors.
Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Hospital Workers
If you were injured while working in a hospital, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, including:
- Payment of medical expenses
- Wage loss benefits
- Specific loss benefits
- Disability benefits
- Death benefits for surviving dependents
Pennsylvania workers’ compensation benefits are generally available regardless of who caused the workplace injury.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can hospital workers receive workers’ compensation benefits in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Most hospital employees are covered by Pennsylvania workers’ compensation laws and may qualify for benefits after a work-related injury or occupational illness.
Can I receive workers’ compensation for a patient lifting injury?
Yes. Injuries caused by lifting, transferring, or repositioning patients are among the most common workers’ compensation claims filed by hospital workers.
What if I was injured by a patient?
Injuries caused by patients are often covered by workers’ compensation if they occur while you are performing your job duties.
Contact a Pennsylvania Hospital Worker Injury Lawyer
If you were injured while working in a hospital, Stern & Cohen is here to help. Our attorneys have represented healthcare workers throughout Pennsylvania and understand the challenges hospital employees face after a workplace injury.
Contact Stern & Cohen today for a free consultation to discuss your rights and learn how we can help you pursue the workers’ compensation benefits you deserve.