Oklahoma Blog: Workers Compensation and Benefits

Certain jobs are dangerous, and those who spend their lives performing in these capacities generally come to accept these risks as simply part of their job.  While many would not think of sanitation workers as those who face the potential of serious injuries or worse on a regular basis, the fact is that they do, and those who have may not only have claims for benefits under Oklahoma personal injury law, but they could also have viable claims that need to be reviewed by Oklahoma City workers compensation lawyers.  Below is an overview of this occupation.

 

Dangers Faced by Oklahoma Sanitation Workers

Sanitation workers deal with trash and other disposed items every day.  While there are obviously risks of injury involved with lifting heavy containers and handling heavy equipment that could lead to serious harm, perhaps the biggest risk faced by Oklahoma sanitation workers involves exposure to toxic substances and the potential harm that can result.  Not only can sanitation workers become seriously ill because of exposure to these toxic substances, but they can also be outwardly injured if people throw volatile combinations of substances into the same container.  One of the more common injuries suffered by sanitation workers in recent years involves exploding trash containers that were used to collect discarded items and substances from meth labs. 

How Injured Oklahoma Sanitation Workers Should Proceed

What's perhaps most troubling in regards to Oklahoma sanitation workers is that they tend to earn an average of just over $32,000 per year.  Therefore, the income potential is far outstripped by the dangers that these workers face and the potential harm that can be done.  If you or someone you love has been injured in this line of work and you have both claims for Oklahoma worker's compensation benefits and perhaps for personal injury, you need to seek the help of Oklahoma workmans comp lawyers who have been helping injured clients obtain justice for many years.  Contact Atkins & Markoff today to schedule a free initial consultation. 

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