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Vision Loss

 Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, South Carolina

Vision loss can be devastating to the victim. A temporary loss can be a frightening experience, but when the loss is permanent, the victim, and their family all suffer and their lives are turned upside down as they struggle to adjust to such a drastic change in their lives. When the loss of vision is the result of a workplace injury, the victim's employer is responsible for all expenses relating to the injury. The Dick James Law Firm represents workers compensation claims in the Greenville, South Carolina area who have suffered from vision loss or any other serious workplace injury.

Eye Injuries

Statistics indicate that over one million people in the world have been blinded due to eye injuries and 90% of those injuries could have been avoided through the use of proper eye protection.

Do not risk permanent vision loss. If you have sustained an eye injury it is considered a medical emergency and you should seek immediate medical attention. If your injury occurred at work, your employer is legally obligated to allow you to go to urgent care or the emergency room to have your eyes examined. Your employer is also legally obligated to pay for all expenses and wage loss that result from your workplace injury.

Ranges of Vision Loss

Vision can range between normal vision, low vision and blindness. Each level can be a temporary problem or a permanent one. Sudden vision loss on-the-job can be caused by an injury to the head, an object going into the eye or a chemical getting into the eyes. Any form of injury to the eye is extremely dangerous and can cause either temporary or permanent blindness.

Eye Safety Precautions

A typical requirement for employers, especially those in the manufacturing industries is an emergency eye wash station located in an easily accessible area of the main work area of the building. This safety precaution allows an injured employee to immediately rinse out the eyes to rid them of any foreign objects or liquids that may cause damage. The use of an emergency eye wash station can mean the difference between minor and temporary vision loss to severe and permanently disabling vision loss in some situations.

If you or someone you love has suffered vision loss as a result of a workplace injury, you are entitled to receive benefits for the duration of your disability and your employer is legally obligated to provide these benefits under the Workers' Compensation law.

To learn more about vision loss or your rights concerning any other workplace injuries in Anderson, Spartanburg and Greenville, South Carolina, please contact the Dick James Law Firm today.