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Workplace Eye Injury Reality

On Behalf of | Dec 21, 2018 | Vision And Hearing Loss |

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Eye injuries are painful and can be debilitating. If they happen in the workplace, you should receive workers’ compensation insurance coverage. Unfortunately, there are times when claims are denied or a worker is fired for even reporting an injury.

Many people do not think of eye injuries when they consider incidents that can happen in the workplace. The reality is that they happen often and in many different ways. Vision loss can completely alter a person’s ability to live the life they are used to.

At Hiden, Rott & Oertle, LLP, we will be here to help if you suffer workplace vision loss. We want to make sure you get compensation for all of your expenses related to the injury. When you need a San Diego vision loss attorney, you can call us today.

Vision Loss Is Preventable

The American Academy of Ophthalmology is stressing the importance of taking workplace eye health seriously. They point out some startling numbers:

  • Each day, about 2,000 US workers sustain a job-related eye injury.
  • These injuries cost more than $300 million a year in workplace productivity loss.

When it comes to workplace vision loss, the damage can be temporary or permanent. More serious workplace eye injuries can result in vision loss or blindness. Around 40 percent of workplace eye injuries happen in these industries:

  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Mining

Here is the thing – 90 percent of these accidents can be prevented by wearing proper eye protection. It is absolutely vital that employers provide their workers with the appropriate protective gear for each job they are asked to do. If an employer fails to do this and a worker sustains an eye injury, the employer should ensure coverage of all accident-related expenses.

However, workplace eye health goes beyond providing proper gear. Here are some other ways people can avoid workplace eye injuries, including straining their eyes:

  • Keep the computer screen 25 inches away from the face.
  • For those who work on computers all day, take breaks every 20 minutes by looking at an object 20 feet away for 20 seconds. This is called the 20-20-20 rule.
  • Adjust workplace lighting to match the brightness of the computer screen.

Eye injuries and strains can impact a person’s ability to earn an income and their happiness in life. It is vital that this is taken seriously in the workplace by both the employer and the employee.

Moving Forward From Here

If you have sustained a workplace eye injury and have experienced vision loss, we know you will have many questions. If your employer is resisting your workers’ compensation claim, or if your claim is denied, you need to seek legal assistance. At Hiden, Rott & Oertle, LLP, we are ready to step in on your behalf.

Our qualified and experienced team will work to secure compensation for all of your work injury expenses. When you need a San Diego vision loss attorney, you can contact us for a free consultation by clicking here or calling our office.

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