Ambulance Worker Injuries
An EMT can sustain serious injuries on the job if a negligent motorist collides with an ambulance. Although ambulances are generally protected by driving rules that are meant to allow these emergency vehicles to move through traffic easily and quickly, a driver may not necessarily obey these rules. As a result, an ambulance could be involved in a collision with a dangerous or negligent driver. These accidents can prove particularly destructive due to the fast speeds at which ambulances travel.
If you are an emergency medical worker and you were injured while riding in an ambulance, you may be eligible for workers’ comp benefits to assist you with your injury-related expenses. For assistance filing a claim, contact the Philadelphia workers’ compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 215-238-1130 today.
EMT and Ambulance Driver Injuries
Workers’ compensation benefits are available for most employees who are injured while performing work-related activities. These benefits can help an EMT cover medical bills related to his or her injuries and provide him or her with compensation for time taken off work to recover.
An EMT or ambulance driver may suffer the following injuries if they are involved in an accident while working:
- Brain damage
- Spinal cord damage
- Cuts or lacerations
- Broken bones
- Whiplash injuries
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If you have been injured while working as an EMT, workers’ compensation may be able to help cover the costs of your injury-related losses. For additional information on pursuing these benefits, contact the Philadelphia workers’ compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., today by calling 215-238-1130.