Injuries To Nurses
Workers’ Compensation For Work Injuries To Nurses
Many people do not think of nursing when they think about occupations that could lead to injuries. However, nurses have a very physically demanding job where injuries occur with uncommon frequency. The injuries range from serious back and neck problems due to lifting, to the possibility of exposure to dangerous materials such as medical waste. In one unusual case, Jay Gervasi obtained compensation, through litigation in a claim denied by the insurance company, for an operating room nurse who suffered an injury to her elbow from repeatedly pulling the heads off an acetabular reamer, a device used to prepare the socket in hip replacement surgery. Illness with COVID-19 was difficult to prove as an occupational disease, because it was so common in the general population, but we were able to obtain a substantial settlement in the case of a nurse who died of it, with very specific evidence in that case.
At the law office of Jay Gervasi, P.A., we diligently pursue workers’ compensation on behalf of injured nurses in Greensboro and throughout central North Carolina. We represent nurses who suffered injuries caused by:
- Slipping on spills on the floor
- Exposure to unsafe chemicals
- Lifting or transferring a patient
- Knee problems from standing
Helping Nurses Receive Maximum Compensation
Nursing positions tend to pay high wages, which means a nurse who is injured and unable to work as a nurse may lose significant wages. In these situations, additional workers’ compensation benefits may be available. Working with an experienced lawyer can help ensure you receive the full and fair benefits for which you are eligible.
Receive The Care And Benefits You Need
If you are interested in learning more about the financial benefits we can pursue on your behalf, contact us to schedule a free initial consultation. Attorney Jay Gervasi can be reached through an online contact form or by calling 336-609-8589.
