Prison Guard Injuries Attorneys

Types Of Injuries

There are numerous ways to be injured while working in our nation's prisons. In addition to what might immediately come to mind, such as being injured by a prisoner, there are numerous other, more subtle, threats. For example, consider a situation where a prison guard contracts MRSA from another prisoner or the prison's facilities. MRSA infections have the potential of inflicting great bodily harm, such as scarring or other deformities, even when being treated. Such a case would be cause for significant compensation for the injured prison guard under workers' compensation laws.

This is only one example of the types of injuries a prison guard can suffer from during the course of employment. In this example, the prison guard was exposed to an infectious disease and became ill. Due to the nature of staph infections, there is a potential for recurring infections over the course of several years. Not all injuries are so long lasting, however. Other types of injuries that prison guard's may suffer from include:

• Stab wounds
• Gunshot wounds
• Broken limbs
• Head trauma
• Injury due to exposure to hazardous materials on site
• Injury due to exposure to infectious diseases
• Injury from fire or explosions

Regardless of the type of injury you have suffered during the course of duty in a prison or correctional facility, you have a right under the law to obtain compensation for lost wages or medical and hospital expenses. Prison work acts as one of the most dangerous and most important of all jobs in our society. Our legislature recognizes the perils of this occupation and has instituted several statutes that apply specifically to corrections officers who are injured on the job. These statutes are not easily navigated, however, which is why you need help from a skilled Pennsylvania prison guard injury attorney with the experience and aptitude to fight for compensation under the law and defend your rights.

If you are a prison guard and have been injured on the job, contact the attorneys at Anapol & Schwartz today for a consultation of your potential case. Don't leave your potential workers compensation claim to chance - contact our experienced prison guard disability attorneys today. We can help you.

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