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4.1 Million Americans Injured Every Year at Work

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, every year, more than 4.1 million Americans workers are injured on the job. Those injuries can range from carpal tunnel syndrome to a severe personal injury such as breaking a leg or sometimes even wrongful death, caused by their job. For approximately 25% people of those people, their workplace injuries and illnesses are severe enough to warrant workers compensation. Fortunately, workers' compensation laws have been created in every state to protect individuals who are … [Read more...]