In 2013, Indiana reported a non-fatal workplace accident rate of 3.8 injuries per 100 workers, and a total of 123 workers lost their lives while on the job. These numbers leave many citizens wanting to know more about the types of accidents that put workers at risk of injury or death.
Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip, trip, and fall incidents are one of the most regularly reported workplace accidents in Indiana. In fact, Indiana slip and fall accidents accounted for roughly 37 percent of all workers’ compensation claims made in the state last year.
Transportation Accidents
These incidents include all accidents involving motor vehicles, such as commercial truck drivers injured in crashes or farmhands thrown from vehicles. According to the Indiana Department of Labor Quality, Metrics &Statistics Division, these accidents accounted for 25 worker fatalities in 2013.
Contact With Objects or Equipment
Contact with objects or equipment includes workers being hit by falling objects, employees becoming caught in a piece of machinery, and even being struck by vehicles. These incidents accounted for roughly 13 percent of all Indiana workplace fatalities that occurred in 2013.
Getting Help
If you’ve been injured or had a loved one who was killed while working in Indiana, you may be entitled to receive compensation for your injury or loss. The processes of seeking benefits can be complex and confusing, so consider speaking with an attorney prior to filing your claim.
At Stewart & Stewart Attorneys, we’re ready to help you complete the paperwork to file your claim. To learn more about how our Indianapolis personal injury attorneys can assist you, call us anytime at (800) 33-33-LAW to talk to our legal team.