TRUCK DRIVERS

TRUCK DRIVERS

Illinois Truck Drivers Workers’ Compensation Attorneys

There are several different risks that truck drivers are exposed to while at work. There are the workplace hazards of lifting and moving heavy equipment in and out of the trucks and there is also the risk of being involved in a motor vehicle accident. If a truck driver is involved in a workplace accident that caused personal injury, they are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, no matter who was at fault for the accident.
The injuries that truck drivers sustain while at work include:
  • Back injuries
  • Knee injuries
  • Neck injuries
  • Shoulder injuries
These injuries are usually the result of:
  • Back problems from sitting for long periods of time
  • Injuries from heavy lifting and carrying
  • Injuries from getting down from the truck
  • Injuries from tying down loads/checking equipment
  • Loading dock accidents
  • Repetitive motion/cumulative stress
  • Slip-and-fall injuries
  • Vehicle collisions
In addition to these types of workplace accidents for truck drivers, truck drivers can also suffer from a repetitive trauma injury. Repetitive trauma injuries can come from performing the same action over and over, such as lifting and moving heavy boxes in and out of trucks. Repetitive trauma injuries are much more difficult to prove, which is why you will need a proficient workers’ compensation lawyer to help you with your Illinois work injury claim.

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