Eye Injuries and Blindness
Protecting your eyesight is crucial regardless of the type of work you do. Without proper vision, your work options may be limited. According to Prevent Blindness America, more than 2,000 people injure their eyes every day, and over 90% of eye injury accidents could have been prevented or reduced in severity if victims had worn proper eye protection.
If you have sustained an injury to your eyes while on the job, you may be eligible to receive compensation. Contact the Philadelphia eye injury attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 1-800-876-LAWYER to learn more about your legal rights as an injury victim.
Potential Causes of Eye Injuries
Many potentially harmful agents go unnoticed at the workplace, and many can cause serious injuries if not taken care of. The following list provides a number of causes that should be protected against in a work environment:
- Flying objects (bits of metal, glass)
- Tools
- Particles
- Over-illumination of light
- Chemicals
- Harmful radiation
There are many options available to help protect your eyes:
- Non-prescription and prescription safety glasses
- Goggles
- Face shields
- Welding helmets
- Full-face respirators
Unfortunately, workers are not always provided with the safety gear they need to do their job tasks in a safe manner, and serious eye injuries can occur as a result.
Contact Us
If you have been injured while on the job, you may be eligible to receive compensation to help you recover. For a free consultation, contact the experienced Philadelphia eye injury attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. today by calling 1-800-876-LAWYER.