Workplace Brain Injury Lawyers in Oakland, CA

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Have you sustained a serious brain injury as a result of a workplace accident? If so, we strongly advise you to get in touch with our Oakland workplace brain injury lawyers as soon as possible. At Pacific Workers', The Lawyers for Injured Workers, we understand the complex and sensitive nature of brain injuries and the devastating, even life-threatening effects they can have on the injured person.

Our brain injury attorneys have more than 130 years of combined experience and have successfully handled thousands of cases. With our supportive assistance and personalized legal solutions in your corner, you can trust our team to deliver effective results, not excuses. We can even help you find a doctor and receive the immediate care and attention that you deserve.

​​​Brain Injuries: One of the Most Common Workplace Injuries

There's more than one kind of workplace accident that can lead to brain injuries. However, falls are easily the main and most common cause. Safety protocols need to be implemented at all times, and good housekeeping needs to be practiced.

Fall protection is a particular safety protocol that really has to be enforced. Wet areas, spills, and the like need to be addressed as soon as possible. Barring that, employees need to be alerted of the hazardous situation at hand.

Objects that are randomly strewn about are also fall hazards, because even tripping on something can be dangerous. A dropped pen, a tool, and even a small box can cause a head injury. In turn, a concussion could occur and, in terms of the worst-case scenario: a traumatic brain injury.

No matter what the circumstances are, work environments can lead to falls. However, it's more likely in some jobs than others. The following industries have a tendency to take the lion’s share of traumatic brain injuries:

• Agriculture
• Construction
• Emergency medical services
• Fishing
• Forestry
• Transportation

Precautionary Measures

Employers need to be able to mitigate risks within their industry. Hazards vary, but the bottom line is the same: safety is key. The last thing any employer should overlook is the ability to keep employees from ending up with brain injuries. Falls aside, many other risks can lead to brain injuries. Equipment mishaps, falling objects, machinery, toxic chemical exposure, and truck accidents are among those risks. There's also a possibility for oxygen deprivation, which usually comes from work in confined spaces.

People that have a work environment that's high-risk for dangerous instances are entitled to protective equipment. Any major hazards can (and should) be reported to their direct supervisor.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

When OSHA regulations are violated, and traumatic brain injuries come as a result, workers’ compensation becomes a right. Moreover, the injured person won't have to worry about employer discrimination if they request for an OSHA inspection. Employers have several responsibilities to their employees under OSHA:

• Daily inspections
• Providing a safe work environment
• Provide safety information to all employees
• Training should be provided

​​​Symptoms of a Workplace Brain Injury

Head injuries are often very serious as they may lead to permanent health complications. Sometimes, head-related injuries are not immediately visible yet they can still cause a great deal of damage to your brain and overall health. Even a seemingly minor impact to the head can cause a brain injury, so it's important to know what signs to look out for:

• Loss of consciousness
• Persistent or worsening headache
• Nausea and/or vomiting
• Dizziness or trouble balancing
• Sensitivity to light or sound
• Chronic headaches or uncharacteristic migraines
• Reduced clarity of vision or sense of smell
• Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
• Amnesia and memory loss
• Insomnia, or overactive sleep cycle
• Mood swings

View the complete list of brain injury symptoms from the CDC

Regardless of the specific circumstances causing your accident, it is imperative that you seek immediate medical attention.

What Can Cause a Brain Injury?

Any form of impact with the head can cause dangerous swelling or bruising that could lead to further complications or catastrophic health conditions. Untreated brain injuries can seriously impact one's memory, motor functions, and possibly alter their personality.

Some examples of a brain injury include:

• Brain swelling, bruising or bleeding
• Lack of oxygen to the brain
• Skull penetration or fractures
• Lack of blood flow to the brain

Want to learn the value of your CA workers' comp claim? Get in touch with our firm today at (888) 740-6434.