Industrial Injuries
The term “industrial injuries” is used in workers’ compensation law to describe an injury that limits a worker’s ability to continue working to the same capacity as before. Industrial injuries occur when a person either cannot meet the standards of his or her regular hours or will not be physically capable of keeping the same job at all. Workers suffering from industrial injuries may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits to compensate them for their lost income.
If you have been injured on the job, contact the Des Moines workers’ compensation attorneys of LaMarca & Landry, P.C. at 877-327-2600 to learn more about workers’ compensation today.
Industrial versus “Body as a Whole”
Injuries can be industrial or “body as a whole.” While these types of injuries can overlap, “body as a whole” injuries typically affect more than one area. For example, back, hip, and neck injuries all can be classified as “body as a whole” injuries, because they can cause more widespread pain or bodily damage than appendage injuries.
While these can contribute to industrial injuries, determining if an injury reduces a worker’s earnings potential uses a series of important factors. This may include:
- Age and experience
- Educational history
- The degree of injury
- Physical requirements of the job
If you believe you have suffered an industrial injury, a Des Moines workers’ compensation lawyer can better explain the details of this type of compensation and what it means to you.
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Workers’ compensation can be a confusing field of law for those unfamiliar to the specific regulations set in place by federal and state entities. Contact the Des Moines workers’ compensation lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C. at 877-327-2600 to discuss your case with a legal professional today.
