Injury Lawyers USA announces Helpline for Truckers and cab drivers Hurt on the job

May 27, 2011 - PRLog -- Injury lawyers USA has put in place a helpline for Truck drivers and "cabbies" injured on the job.
According to Lisa Spitzer " we have been listening to callers since 1997 . "Cab drivers and truckers stand out as having some of the highest call ins with severe on the job injuries"
Because of the special circumstances we have launched a special helpline."
injured Truckers and Cab Drivers Workers compensation Helpline
We help Truck drivers and taxi cab drivers who have been injured on the job obtain workers’ compensation benefits

On-the-job injuries for truckers and taxi cab drivers can be more frequent and severe than for people in other occupations. According to Spitzer  "Spending  the workday driving puts them at high risk for accidents, and loading cargo into a semi-trailer or lifting heavy luggage in and out of a cab at the airport takes its toll, too." "And for a truck driver or cab driver the costs associated with an injury can be devastating." It appears that Long periods of sitting without stretching followed by heavy lifting can result in severe strains. Time on the road means more vehicle accidents. According to Spizer who was a Rehabilitation counselor for 12 years "Extensive months of rehabilitation is usually required". "There is no halfway here," "You can either get back on the road or you can't"
Driving a taxi  or truck is one of the most hazardous occupations in America.  Cab drivers spend the entire day or evening  navigating the crowded  streets and highways of major metropolitan areas and thus are subject to an increased risk of motor vehicle accidents.  Back, neck and shoulder injuries from loading and unloading passengers’ luggage or cargo and packages are also common injuries among cab drivers and truckers.  Overuse and repetitive trauma injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome or rotator cuff injuries  also occur as result of the repetitive nature of the job (i.e., forceful gripping of the steering wheel , turning  of the wheel and repetitive lifting).

Additionally, cab drivers are subjected to the ever-present threat of assault, robbery and even homicide. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, cab drivers along with correctional and police officers face the greatest risk of violent crime in the work place.  Such attacks not only result in physical injuries but may also result in significant psychological trauma,  
According  to the  Helpline:
If you are a truck driver or taxi cab driver and have suffered a job-related injury, you are entitled to more than occupational accident benefits – even if you have been operating as an independent contractor.
Their  Network of Lawyers have extensive experience in representing truck drivers and taxi cab drivers injured on the job:
# Semi truck and over-the-road truck drivers
# Delivery drivers
# School bus and city bus drivers
# Taxi cab drivers
# Van and limo drivers
# Traveling salespeople
# Professional mover



Many truckers and taxi cab drivers hired as independent contractors, may have been misled to believe they are not entitled to full workers’ compensation benefits. However, truck drivers and cab Drivers working as independent contractors may be covered by the employer either through a workers' compensation policy or another policy.
Four most common and costly injury types in the trucking industry include:

   * Slips, trips, falls
   * Strains & sprains (Musculoskeletal disorders)
   * Getting struck by or against an object
   * Motor vehicle collisions

These injuries are usually caused by:
# Loading/unloading and material handling
# Exiting the cab or trailer
# Walking around the yard, terminal or customer site
# Tarping/strapping a load

If you are a truck driver that has been injured on the job, call them today at  1 800 733 5342

On-the-job injuries for truckers  can be more frequent and severe than for people in other occupations. Spending the workday driving puts you them high risk for accidents, and loading cargo into a semi-trailer or lifting heavy cargo in and out of a Truck at the takes its toll, too. And for a truck driver , the costs associated with an injury can be devastating.



The fact is that businesses make extraordinary efforts to minimize costs from truck and cab driver injuries, just when you need your employer to help deal with the financial and emotional costs of an on-the-job injury. Your employer and their workers’ compensation insurance company have lawyers who work hard to minimize these costs. The helpline offers support
lawyers who work hard for the injured cab driver or Trucker.

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Injury lawyers USA has been helping Injured people since 1996. Lisa Spitzer owner has worked as a hospital rehabilitation Director for 12 years