Understanding Workplace Knee Injuries
If you’ve injured your knee at work, you’re not alone. Knee injuries are among the most common workplace injuries, often caused by repetitive movements, heavy lifting, or accidents. Here is a guide to common knee injuries and common jobs that are prone to having such injuries occur.
Common Workplace Knee Injuries
The knee is a complex joint that endures a lot of stress during physical activities.
Some common workplace knee injuries include:
- Sprains and Strains: Damage to the ligaments or muscles from sudden twisting or overuse.
- Meniscus Tears: The cartilage in the knee can tear due to heavy lifting or awkward movements.
- Patellar Tendinitis (Jumper’s Knee): Repeated stress on the kneecap tendon, often seen in jobs requiring frequent squatting or kneeling.
- Fractures: Severe impacts or falls can break the kneecap (patella) or other bones around the knee.
- Bursitis: Inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs (bursae) around the knee, often from prolonged kneeling or repetitive pressure.
- ACL or MCL Injuries: Ligament tears from sudden stops, twists, or impacts are particularly debilitating.
Professions Prone to Knee Injuries
Knee injuries can happen in any workplace. But some jobs put workers at higher risk because they’re more physically demanding.
For example:
- Nurses and Healthcare Workers: Frequently on their feet, lifting patients, or responding to emergencies, nurses and other healthcare workers are highly susceptible to knee injuries.
- Construction Workers: Heavy lifting, repetitive bending, and navigating uneven surfaces can strain or damage the knees.
- Truck and Delivery Drivers: Loading and unloading freight, unsteady or malfunctioning lift gates, slips, trips, falls, motor vehicle collisions and poorly maintained delivery sites can all lead to significant knee injuries.
- Warehouse Workers: Handling heavy boxes, repetitive motions, and navigating slippery or cluttered floors increase the risk of knee trauma.
How a Knee Injury Can Affect Your Life
A knee injury can cause chronic pain, limit your mobility, and even require surgery or long-term physical therapy. These challenges often make it impossible to continue working, especially in physically demanding roles. Financial strain and stress can add to the burden.
We’re Here to Help
At Kornbluth Ginsberg Law Group, we understand that every injury is personal and comes with its own challenges. Navigating workers’ compensation claims can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to heal. That’s why we’re committed to providing empathetic, expert guidance to injured workers in North Carolina.
Our team can help:
- File a workers’ compensation claim to cover medical expenses and lost wages.
- If benefits are denied, appeal a denied claim.
- Explore options for additional benefits or settlements.
We’re here to listen to your story, explain your rights, and fight for the compensation you deserve. You don’t have to go through this alone.
Take the First Step Toward Recovery
If you’ve suffered a knee injury at work, contact Kornbluth Ginsberg Law Group today for a free consultation. Let us take on the legal burden so you can focus on getting back on your feet—literally. Call us 24/7 at 919-980-9895 and let’s get started on your path to recovery. Our Durham office is conveniently located at 3400 Croasdaile Drive, Suite 300. We are here to help you.
