Many people associate workplace violence with specific careers. Those working in military, security, and law enforcement professions understand that they may need to use physical force in some cases or may face violence at work.
However, workplace safety statistics show an alarming increase in violent incidents in a variety of different work environments in recent years. Professionals in careers ranging from health care and education to retail work are now more vulnerable to violence in the workplace than they were just a few years ago.
Reports of workplace violence are on the rise
When looking at reported injuries while on the clock, violence has always been a concern, at least in certain sectors of the economy. Researchers tracking on-the-job injuries in recent years have uncovered a concerning increase in the number of violent incidents reported.
There has been an uptick in crime in a variety of sectors. Both incidents involving members of the public and confrontations between coworkers have become more common in recent years.
Professionals hurt due to acts of violence while on the clock are often eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. They may need help filing a claim and following the necessary procedures to get the benefits they deserve.
Partnering with a workers’ compensation attorney can help professionals affected by workplace violence pursue medical benefits and disability coverage. Workers’ compensation can provide support for those injured on the job, even in cases where an outside party is technically to blame for their injuries. These cases can get complicated, for instance when the person animus exception applies, or when seeking benefits for mental health problems caused by physical altercations.
Contact the certified specialist workers’ comp attorneys at Wolf, Baldwin & Associates, P.C. to schedule an initial consultation for a complex workers’ compensation claim by clicking here or calling 610-638-2885.