TRANSPORT INDUSTRY WORK ACCIDENTS CLAIMS

posted on 9 January 2012 | posted in Uncategorised

The transport industry is one of the most important industries necessary to keep our economy stable. The work is plentiful and exciting, but the industry also has a high rate for workplace injuries, both fatal and non-fatal. These employees need to take careful consideration of workers compensation benefits while being safe on the job at all times. Read this article and learn about the transport employee's association with workers' compensation.

The Transport Industry Explained

Transportation is the movement of people, cattle and goods to different locations. There are different forms of transportation, such as rail, air, water, road and pipeline. The industry has up to 3 million workers, which are regulated by different federal agencies.


Transport Industry Statistics

There was a report done in 2004 that indicated 5,427 injuries to transport workers. 68 of those injuries were fatalities and this includes 10 from the public. Fatalities to these workers have been gradually increasing from 2001 to 2005. The types of work accidents involved include, falls from vehicles, collisions from moving vehicles, overturns and head trauma from falling objects.

Types of Vehicles Involved In Workplace Accidents

There are many types of vehicles that get involved in workplace accidents. These vehicles include tractor trailers, forklifts, oil tankers, taxi cabs, airplanes and ships. A quarter of the accidents are suffered by fork lift operators.

Transport Employee Perceptions

There was a survey done to understand the perceptions of the transport employees. This survey indicated that 92%
claimed they were competent enough to do their jobs. Confidence is good, but over confidence leads to accidents, which means you will find yourself making a workers' compensation claim. Prevention is the best safety tactic, but if you do manage to get hurt, seek advice from a qualified attorney.

Injuries on a job should not be taken lightly. Your livelihood is at stake, so action toward a claim must be taken. The best way to do this is to make a record of the cause and type of accident. Secondly, seek out advice from a qualified attorney. They will inform you on the types of reimbursement that will be available to you.