Nurse Injury Lawyer

Nursing is one of the country's fastest-growing professions, but did you know it can be more dangerous than many industrial occupations? Nursing injuries are rising as quickly as the profession's ranks, often causing serious injury or even death to their victims. Luckily, nurses enjoy the same protections under the law as other workers – and they can sue to claim damages related to their injuries. Read on for more information.

There are as many nursing injuries as nurses…everything from being stuck by a needle to hurting a back or suffering long-term spinal cord injury while transporting a patient. In fact, a recent study by the American Nurses Association showed that 87 percent of nurses are influenced by safety factors in their decisions about the type of nursing they do and whether they want to stay in the field. Even more staggering, 82 percent of nurses surveyed by the AMA stated that they regularly place patient safety before their own. Low staffing levels, long hours, and underfunded or run-down facilities often contribute to injuries that can range from minor skin lacerations to long-term illnesses, paralysis, brain injury, even death.

What should a nurse do when she sustains an injury on the job? First, remain calm and seek appropriate medical care immediately. Then, contact an experienced nursing injury attorney who understands this complex field and can advise you on whether you could be eligible for workers' compensation and/or civil litigation to pursue monetary compensation for your injuries. It's not acceptable for employers – even those who are committed to helping the sick, elderly, and disabled – to allow their workplaces to endanger the nurses under their supervision. Damages recovered vary according to case, but they can help cover ongoing medical costs, even compensate for psychological suffering sustained during a nursing injury.

Have you been injured in the course of your duties as a nurse? Anapol Schwartz can help. We specialize in personal injury, including nursing injury cases. Our responsive staff and reputable lawyers are committed to helping people like you…nurses injured in the line of duty. Call today and we'll give you a free case consultation to get you started.

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