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Common Injuries Among Police Officers – How Disability Lawyers Can Help?

Police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and other emergency responders put themselves at risk of workplace injury or illness because of the dangerous nature of their jobs. Learn more - https://www.chalklaw.com

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Common Injuries Among Police Officers – How Disability Lawyers Can Help?

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  1. COMMON INJURIES AMONG POLICE OFFICERS – HOW DISABILITY LAWYERS CAN HELP?

  2. COMMON INJURIES SUFFERED ON THE JOB Emergency response work may involve exposure to potential health hazards, mental strain, and fatigue. Below are common types of work-related injuries suffered.

  3. POLICE OFFICERS Police officers and sheriff deputies are on the frontline and suffer from occupational injuries. Leading causes of injury among law enforcement officers

  4. FIREFIGHTERS Their duties include fire prevention, hazardous material response, disaster assistance, search, and rescue. Injuries among firefighters are primarily due to: Fires and explosions Smoke inhalation Motor vehicle Violence by people or animal attacks Exposure to harmful substances Falls Overexertion

  5. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) PERSONNEL EMTs and paramedics have high-stress jobs and an increased rate of injuries and illnesses. They are likely to be exposed to infectious diseases and fatal injuries, which include: Fires Motor vehicle, pedestrian, and aircraft accidents Violence Exposure to hazardous elements Falls, trips, and slips Broken bones Back injury/pain Nerve damage

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