Workers Compensation

As much as we would like for some incidents to belong only to the movie industry, there are disastrous events that unfortunately affect many people in real life. A crane accident is one of them. Many of us walk by cranes every day, especially in busy cities. Some may be terrified, and others may be…

One of the most dangerous experiences on any worksite is a trench collapse. It only takes a few seconds, and someone can be buried under several thousand pounds of dirt or soil, or even pieces of heavy machinery Construction workers are at the greatest risk, though cable company workers, commercial plumbers, and the folks employed…

When you think of poor workplace safety, you probably think of damaged machinery and wet floors. Both of these can be incredibly dangerous, but few workplace hazards can be as catastrophic as malfunctioning electrical panels or wiring. When there is a problem with electrical equipment or the material that houses it, you can get seriously…

Even if you are not a blue collar worker, you have probably seen a power press before. These are the machines that are used to cut, punch, or form products. In addition to metal, you can use these pieces of equipment to make T-shirts and other manufactured products. On the sides of the machines are…

By now, it is likely that the collapse of Champlain Towers South condominiums in Surfside, Florida is familiar to most people. It is a story that shook the nation when we heard—and maybe even saw—the collapse of the 12-story building that was occupied with hundreds of residents at the time, and it was tragic how…

With the job market being as competitive as it is nowadays, the younger generation often feels the need to accept the first position offered to them without considering how potentially dangerous the work can be or without having any prior job experience. Sometimes the idea of the job or working with friends can be so…

Any injury in the workplace is an inconvenience for many employees. However, there are some injuries from which a worker rarely recovers. One of those injuries is a crush injury. Crush, sometimes called crushing, injuries can be so severe that workers may suffer a traumatic amputation, or loss of life. Even if the worker’s crush…

Workers’ compensation is meant to protect you in the event an accident happens on the job. Typically when we think of a work injury, we think of a slip and fall or a broken bone. However, some workers experience extremely serious, life-altering accidents, like those involving fire or explosions. Burn injuries can take an employee…

First responders risk their lives each and every day, and when they are injured it can be difficult to determine who should pay for their injuries. Firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and police officers are aware that their jobs are dangerous, but this does not mean they should be financially burdened when they are hurt on…