In today’s work environment, telecommuting (or working from home) is becoming more and more common. For many jobs, technology allows employees to complete required tasks from any place that has an internet connection. Working from home as a wide variety of benefits, but one thing many people (both employees and employers) don’t consider is worker’s compensation in the home office environment. In this article, we are going to talk about work injuries that occur at home, and what to do if you sustain such an injury.
Injuries in the Home Office
A home office may seem a lot safer than a typical office at first glance, but employees are susceptible to many of the same injuries in a home office setting. Here are a few work injuries that can occur in a home setting:
- Repetitive stress injuries (carpal tunnel, bursitis, etc.).
- Slip & falls
- Equipment related injuries
Steps to Take After a Home Injury
What should you do after an at home work injury? The recommended steps are quite similar to those you would take for an injury that occurs on company property. First, make sure you get medical treatment for your injuries. Once you have addressed any life-threatening injuries, do your best to document everything about your injury (Where did it happen? When? Why? Was there anyone else around at the time of injury?). You should also inform your employer of the injury as soon as you can. Finally, contact 844-Hey-Workers for help with the work injury process.
Minneapolis Work Injury Help
Hey Workers is dedicated to providing help and support to workers injured on the job or on the road in the state of Minnesota. Our team can connect you with local work injury lawyers and doctors near you after your workplace injury. These medical and legal professionals can treat your wounds and protect your legal rights throughout the worker’s compensation process. Navigating the Minnesota work comp system can be frustrating for regular workers. Insurance companies know this and do everything they can to get the best deal for their bottom line – often leaving the injured worker with fewer benefits than they deserve. A work comp attorney can make sure you get all the benefits to which you’re entitled after your work injury. If you or someone you know has sustained an injury while on the job, pick up the phone and dial 844-Hey-Workers today for your free and confidential consultation.
