Turning a Work Injury Into Legal Action: Your Rights Explained - Legal Reader

Turning a Work Injury into Legal Action: Your Rights Explained - Legal Reader

In this blog post, we'll explore your rights after a work injury and how to take the necessary steps to turn an injury into legal action.

Legal Rights in Wear and Tear Workplace Injury Claims

In 2022, the US private industry reported 2.8 million non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses, with an injury rate of 2.7%. Of these, 1.2 million resulted in time off work. The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations’ 2025 Death on the Job Report reveals that workers of color (Black and Latino) die on the job at a higher rate. The leading causes of injuries at work were overexertion and bodily reaction, followed …