Many people associate left-handedness with creativity and success. Even though by many estimates only 10% of the population is left-handed, nearly half of America's Presidents in the past century have been left-handed. Many of history's greatest artists and thinkers have been left-handed as well.
Despite these positive associations, left-handed people are at a much greater risk of injury from power tools and large machinery. Many people are aware that scissors, computer mice, can openers, and many other common tools are often more difficult for left-handed people to use. But power tools and hand-operated machines often pose challenges to left-handed use as well.
Although it's possible to be seriously injured by scissors, the risks posed by power tools are often much greater. To make power tools easier to control, companies sometimes design handles and grips that fit snugly into a right hand. But if a left-handed person attempts to use such a tool with their left hand, it can be much more difficult to control than a tool without a molded grip.
Sometimes left-handed workers learn to use tools with their right hands. Although this can help, many left-handed people find it very difficult to use tools with their non-dominant hand. In some cases, even tools that are molded to fit the right hand can be very dangerous if used this way by left-handed people.
It can be difficult to find left-handed scissors and guitars. Left-handed power tools and machinery can be even more difficult to locate, so many employers do not account for the possibility of left-handed employees. Some may not realize how dangerous tools can become if they are used in the wrong hand, or are just unwilling to accommodate.
The increased risk tools pose for left-handed people leads to many injuries every year, some of them severe. Over the years, left-handed workers who have been injured have won lawsuits against negligent employers. If you have been injured because of difficulty using right-handed tools, and think your employer or former employer might be to blame, you may be able to win damages.
The Milwaukee personal injury lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier, SC have helped numerous clients win damages because of workplace injuries. To speak to an experienced understanding personal injury lawyer, contact Habush Habush & Rottier, SC today for a free consultation.
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