When our readers in Connecticut think of personal injury lawsuits, they probably think of cases revolving around car accidents, slip-and-fall cases or even dog bites, for example.
In essence, any situation in which an injury was caused by another party’s negligence or recklessness may be cause for a personal injury lawsuit.
Many people expose themselves to the risk of every day in one place in particular: the workplace.
Workplace injury statistics
The unfortunate reality is that workplace injuries and illnesses are common in America.
Data gathered by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that over a recent five-year period – 2018 to 2022 – the rate of workplace injuries and illnesses reported in America remained relatively consistent: 2.7 to 2.8 per 100 full-time workers.
Put in stark numbers for one year alone, 2022, the numbers show almost 5,500 fatal workplace injuries in America and over 2,800,000 non-fatal cases of injury or illnesses in the workplace that year.
When a Connecticut resident suffers an on-the-job injury or illness, most think that workers’ compensation is their sole possible remedy to the situation.
However, the fact is that despite the good that can come from receiving workers’ compensation benefits, there may be other legal options open to injured workers as well.
If you have suffered an injury in the workplace, be sure to get a full evaluation of the potential legal paths you have in your own unique situation.
Personal injury lawsuits can become complex in a hurry and, as with all cases, success depends heavily on the evidence that is available.