Free Case Review Text us

Trial Pro P.A. is proud to advocate for accident victims all over the state of Florida, including from our Central Florida office in Orlando. Our dedicated experienced personal injury attorneys handle a range of legal matters, from employment disputes to auto accidents claims. We can use our knowledge and legal skills to help you not only achieve a favorable outcome but relieve the legal burden on your shoulders as well. Our entire team understands how challenging and confusing litigation can be, which is why we are here for you through every step of the process.

The Trial Pro, P.A. attorneys, carry more than a century of collective legal experience and decades of working together as a team. We have represented hundreds if not thousands of people who have been injured due to car accidents, slip-and-fall, worker's compensation cases, and more. One thing that is clear to us is the essence of partnership. Without it, Trial Pro, P.A. could not be as effective in attaining success for our clients.

What are Common Industrial Accidents and Serious Occupational Injuries

Frequently Asked Questions - What are Common Industrial Accidents and Serious Occupational Injuries

What are Common Industrial Accidents and Serious Occupational Injuries

An occupational injury is physical or mental injury caused by a workplace accident. The causes of injury at work are extremely diverse - overexertion, lifting, being struck by people or objects, repetitive trauma, exposure to extreme temperatures, noises, chemical compounds, diseases, etc. Any cause of injury you can imagine (and probably more than a few that you can’t) has resulted in work place injuries.

Accidents in Florida that result in lost time from work come in a variety of different types. According to the most recent Division of Workers’ Compensation annual report, more than 50 % of lost time cases are categorized as either a “strain” or “contusion”. While these may sound like minor diagnoses, they are serious enough for workers to miss time from work. Since many people live paycheck to paycheck and do not have enough savings to cover even a small emergency, these strains and contusions that take people out of work and interrupt their regular finances can be life changing. Fractures and lacerations taken together are only a little over 10% of lost time injuries. Crushing, dislocation, punctures, burns, hernias and inflammation type injuries altogether amount to less than 10% of injuries. Multiple physical injuries and all other injuries account for the remaining approximately 25-30% of all lost-time injuries.

On the job accidents are also categorized by the body part affected. Approximately 30% of injuries are to the upper extremities or arms and another 25% are to the lower extremity or legs. Injuries to the back and neck compromise about 15% of lost-time accidents, while another 5% are head injuries. The remaining approximately 25% are injuries to the trunk or multiple body part injuries.

Any workers’ compensation attorney in Florida is going to see certain workplace injuries with recurring regularity. One frequent injury are spinal injuries suffered by certified nursing assistants and other health care providers. It is not unusual for people involved in health care to sustain a serious strain, sprain or even herniated disc while they are transferring or otherwise caring for patients. Patients are often very heavy and trying to move them in or out of bed often leads to injury. Two of the health care jobs most likely to sustain injuries are those that work with psychiatric patients and those whose patients are suffering from dementia related illnesses like Alzheimer’s. These people are often violent and unpredictable. The same is true for teachers and paraprofessionals who work with emotionally and mentally handicapped individuals. Sadly, violent attacks at the workplace are not limited to just the psychiatrically and emotionally challenged individuals. Every day in Florida, coworkers at all types of businesses will get into physical altercations resulting in injury serious enough for medical attention. While the victim of an assault may very well have a tort or personal injury claim against the person who assaulted him, he also has a workers’ comp claim assuming he was not the aggressor, or instigator of the altercation.

Of course, not all workplace accidents involve as much drama as a physical assault. Often the mechanism of injury is something that occurs over time and is imperceptible to the observer. Common repetitive type injuries that result from repetitive use of the hands or arms include carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome and epicondylitis (also known as tennis elbow). Newly hired employees who do a lot of repetitive gripping or typing, repetitive lifting over a couple of pounds or using vibratory power tools are especially prone to repetitive trauma injuries like this.

Another common occupational injury that occurs over time, sometimes decades, is hearing loss. Recent studies suggest that as much as 15% of workers comp injuries involve hearing loss. Because of the high incidence of this type of injuries, many employers provide hearing protection and purchase tools and machines that make less noise than their predecessors.

One small item that can do a lot of damage at work is the hypodermic needle. Accidental needle sticks affect health care workers, agricultural workers and veterinary workers. Because of the diseases and other biologics involved, a small stick can have very serious consequences such as bacterial and fungal infections and contagious disease transmission.

Of course you don’t have to be stuck by a needle to be exposed to an occupational disease. Certain people, because of the nature of their work, are exposed to illnesses and diseases more often than the general public. A hospital worker is more prone to develop a staph infection than somebody who works in an office setting. A paramedic or law enforcement officer is more likely to be exposed to blood borne pathogens than a server in a restaurant. The job itself and its particular hazards often define whether an illness or condition is treated as work related or not. Even everyday conditions like high blood pressure or hypertension can be considered as work related, if you are in certain designated categories like law enforcement or fire fighting.

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics keeps track of injuries on the job. For 2017 we experienced approximately 2.8 million non-fatal reported injuries, which amounts to about 3% of the full-time workforce. Of those 2.8 million accidents, approximately one third resulted in days away from work. Perhaps not surprisingly, the older the injured worker suffering the workplace injury, the more time that worker normally loses from work. Older people heal more slowly than younger people. The cause of these various types of injuries is first and foremost overexertion and bodily reaction. This accounts for approximately one third of work place injuries. Accidental falls, slips, trips are a little more than a quarter of the overall cause of injuries, while contact with objects of equipment a little less than a quarter. Violence and other injuries by people or animals are between five and ten per cent of injury causes. The same is true for transportation incidents, such as motor vehicle accidents.

The types of injuries that result in the most missed median days from work are tendonitis, fractures and carpal tunnel syndrome. All of those injuries have median lost time from work of around a month. The injuries with the least amount of missed time from are bruises, burns, lacerations and puncture injuries. These type of injuries usually result in less than a week of missed work.

Every day in the United States, an average of 15 people die from workplace injuries. Another 200 are admitted to the hospital every day. The number that are treated and released is obviously much higher. The top three most fatally dangerous industry sectors are (1) construction (2) transportation & warehousing and (3) agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting. Everybody knows that being a law enforcement officer means possible death every day, but roofers are almost twice as likely to be fatally injured at work as cops. Fishers and loggers have the most dangerous jobs of all. A commercial fisherman is eight times more likely not to survive the work day than a police officer is.

Of course, the above is merely a brief summary of workplace injuries covered under Florida law. The mechanism of injury range in size from huge industrial cranes to microscopic organisms. Every part of the body can be injured, and the severity of injury can run the gamut from a paper cut to death. Sometimes an injury starts small, like a minor cut, and through complications like infection become much more serious. Certain types of jobs are more inherently dangerous than others, but there is no work that doesn’t have some risk. One thing is true of all of these injuries though - once you have identified a workplace injury, your time to act is limited. You have limited time to tell your employer, a limited opportunity for effective medical treatment, and a limited time to explore your legal options. Whatever accident, injury or illness you experience because of work, take action immediately.



Watch Video


Discover the TRIAL PRO Difference!

Call Now (407) 300-0000

Free Case Review

We are dedicated to fully serving you to every degree. We vow to make the entire process of working with us as easy and as stress-free as possible. Therefore, we are more than happy to meet with you at your home, place of employment, hospital room, or other location that you find more convenient. You are always welcome to come into our office as well. Contact us Today!

Free Case Review Text us

Car Accident Attorneys

With more than a century of collective legal experience and a commitment to hard work, excellence, and integrity, we have recovered millions of dollars in damages on behalf of our clients.
Our goal is to enable our clients to sit back and focus on their recovery, knowing that the team at Trial Pro, P.A. has the experience and resources to effectively handle all of the legal details involved in their case.

Personal Injury Law

We put our knowledge and legal abilities into action to assist you to attain a positive outcome and ease the legal stress from your shoulders simultaneously. Trial Pro, P.A., holds a reputation for achieving real success for clients. Please leave it to us to fight wisely but aggressively.

Car Accident Attorneys

Experiencing a car accident can be frustrating and scary, but our promises to you are fully authentic. Trial Pro, P.A.'s injury attorneys, do not under-deliver. Instead, we do everything in our capabilities to go above and beyond your expectations.

Slip and Fall Accidents

Our objective is to enable our clients to relax and concentrate on healing, recognizing that the legal professionals at Trial Pro, P.A. holds the knowledge and resources to adequately tackle all the legal and financial specifics associated with their dispute.

What Our Clients Say

What Our Clients Say About Our Personal Injury Attorneys

"From the beginning we knew we were in good hands."
Clarence,
Personal Injury Case
Trial Pro got me $491,000
"I wouldn't be where I am today without Trial Pro."
Clarence,
Personal Injury Case
Trial Pro got me $998,000
"Trial Pro satisfied client 2021"
Client,
Car Accident Case
Trial Pro got me $1,900,000
"We are really glad that we choose you guys to represent us."
Nicole,
Personal Injury Case
Trial Pro got me $1,000,000
"Trial Pro makes sure you get what you deserve."
Ashley,
Personal Injury Case
Trial Pro got me $795,000
"Trial Pro satisfied client 2021"
Client,
Car Accident Case
Trial Pro got me $1,510,000
"When I hired Trial Pro, I didn't have to worry about anything."
Mark,
Motorcycle Accident Case
Trial Pro got me $810,000

Our Personal Injury attorneys have been featured in numerous publications

Call Now (407) 300-0000

Personal Injury Attorneys

Committed to Your Personal & Financial Recovery


Our goal is to make the process as easy as possible for you. You don't even have to come into our office if you cannot travel or adjust your schedule to make it to us. We're more than happy to come to you!

In addition to traveling directly to our clients, the team at Trial Pro, P.A. also pledges to provide clear advice and regular client communication. We know how vital regular contact with our clients is - we never leave you hanging or delay our responses. 

Mobirise

Orlando Personal Injury Attorneys

After experiencing an automobile accident, the last thing you desire is to have an attorney at hand that doesn’t know how to represent you adequately. You want a reputable law firm that will.

Serious Representation
We put our knowledge and legal abilities into action to assist you to attain a positive outcome and ease the legal stress from your shoulders simultaneously. Trial Pro, P.A., holds a reputation for achieving real success for clients. Please leave it to us to fight wisely but aggressively. 
Unmatched Case Results
Experiencing a car accident can be frustrating and scary, but our promises to you are fully authentic. Trial Pro, P.A.'s injury legal attorneys, do not under-deliver. Instead, we do everything in our capabilities to go above and beyond your expectations. 
Committed to Our Clients
It would help if you didn't have to beg for a call back from your attorney. It would be best if you didn't have to beg for an update on your case. At Trial Pro, P.A., we don't operate in that manner. We constantly call our clients to give them updates on their claims. If we miss a call, we promise always to return it.
Compassionate In & Out of Court
Our objective is to enable our clients to relax and concentrate on healing, recognizing that the legal professionals at Trial Pro, P.A. holds the knowledge and resources to adequately tackle all the legal and financial specifics associated with their dispute.

Pursuing Client Victories

Based in Florida, Trial Pro, P.A. represents clients across Florida from our offices in Miami, Orlando, Ft. Myers, Naples, Delray Beach, Jacksonville, and Daytona Beach. We are dedicated to fully serving you to every degree. We vow to make the entire process of working with us as easy and as stress-free as possible. Therefore, we are more than happy to meet with you at your home, place of employment, hospital room, or other business that you find more convenient. You are always welcome to come into our office as well.

Free Case Review Text us

 Send Message
* The following info is required

 Our Locations

Trial Pro P.A. is proud to advocate for accident victims all over the state of Florida. Our dedicated, experienced personal injury attorneys handle various legal matters, from employment disputes to auto accidents claims. We can use our knowledge and legal skills to help you not only achieve a favorable outcome but relieve the legal burden on your shoulders as well. Our entire team understands how challenging and confusing litigation can be, which is why we are here for you through every step of the process.


Trial Pro P.A. Orlando Office

  (407) 300-0000

 250 N Orange Ave 14th Floor
Orlando, FL 32801


Trial Pro P.A. Tampa Office

  (813) 522-5444

 1000 N. Ashley Drive, Suite 512
Tampa, FL, 33602


Trial Pro P.A. Naples Office

  (239) 300-0000

 870 111th Ave N #1
Naples, FL 34108


Trial Pro P.A. Fort Myers Office

  (239) 400-5000

 9341 Marketplace Rd
Fort Myers, FL 33912


Trial Pro P.A. Melbourne Office

  (321) 586-2088

 2551 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., Suite 102
Melbourne, FL, 32935

Contact Info

250 N Orange Ave, 14th Floor

Orlando, FL 32801

help@trialpro.com

(407) 300-0000


Our law firm fights aggressively -- always determined to win your case. 

Trial Pro, P.A. Car Accident Attorneys

Trial Pro, P.A.

The information on this website is for general information purposes only. The Information presented at this site should not be construed as formal legal advice nor the formation of an attorney-client relationship. For medical advice and treatment, you should contact a licensed medical professional.