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Office Workers’ Compensation Attorneys in Chicago

While accidents in the office are less anticipated than incidents in more hazardous locations, injuries in office facilities do occur and can easily result from spending long hours sitting at your desk.

If you are injured in the office, you may be entitled to compensation with the help of an office workers’ compensation lawyer. However, it’s important to know which injuries qualify for workers’ compensation claims and how to reach a settlement.

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Office Worker Injuries That Are Frequently Sustained

In contrast to the types of strain that construction workers and others who perform manual labor may experience, sitting at a computer for 8 to 10 hours at a time can pose a significant risk of injury over time. These injuries can include:

  • Neck and back injuries from remaining stationary for hours at a time
  • Headaches and eyestrain from staring at a computer screen for a long period of time
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome resulting from using a keyboard

In addition to these injuries, office workers may experience other types of accidents such as slip and falls, but most office-related workers’ comp cases stem from injuries sustained over a period of time, also known as repetitive trauma injuries. Stress-related injuries are also possible, such as heart attacks, strokes, and psychological trauma, but these are more difficult to prove due to the number of other factors involved in these injuries.

A growing number of enterprises have invested in equipment that’s more ergonomic and conducive to a safer work environment to help prevent these injuries. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has also developed checklists and guidelines to help further promote a safe and comfortable work environment in office spaces. Despite these efforts, office-related accidents and injuries still occur, for which victims can receive compensation with the help of an office workers’ compensation lawyer.

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Consult with a Chicago Office Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Today

If you are injured in the office, you may be able to receive compensation with the help of a knowledgeable and experienced office workers’ compensation attorney at Vasilatos Injury Law. Our attorneys have reached settlements for a wide range of workers’ compensation cases.

For a free consultation, simply call us or reach out to us online today, and we’ll discuss your case determine if you’re eligible for compensation benefits.

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If you have questions regarding any aspect of workers’ compensation or personal injury, we invite you to call our office or complete the email form provided to the right.

Main Office

159 N. Sangamon Street, Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60607

Phone: 312-559-8339
Fax: (312) 356-9994
Toll-Free: 1-877-INJ-LAW1

Flossmoor Office

19801 Governors Highway, Suite 140 Flossmoor, IL 60422

Phone: (708) 283-0600
Fax: (708) 283-6911
Toll-Free: 1-877-INJ-LAW1

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