Mr. Murphy was injured during a freak accident when his arm got caught and pulled between two rollers at the Goodyear plant in Fayetteville.
Some of the more common workers’ compensation accidents that occur in North Carolina are:
- Slip and fall – As with any other place, worksites can be dangerous. Slip and fall accidents happen on a regular basis, and are probably the most common kind of injury in the state.
- Repetitive stress – Damage and pain resulting from repetitive movements, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, is also a common claimed injury.
- Back pain and injury – Usually caused by lifting heavy objects, back pain is another common workplace injury.
- Eye injury – Eye injuries often result from flying debris or squirting liquids and are quite common.
If you or a loved one has been involved in a workplace accident, you may be entitled to receive compensation from your company’s workers’ comp program. It is best to contact a qualified workmen’s compensation attorney to help with your claim, as the insurance companies will try hard to avoid paying for damages.
