Generally, we think of doctors, nurses and other health care professionals in terms of treating those who are ill or injured. There is no doubt that they do a special job, which can lead us to think of them as superhumans. Nonetheless, the reality is that our health...
Where The Injured
Go To Protect Their Rights
Year: 2021
What happens to workers hurt by violence on the job?
When a worker gets hurt because of a defective piece of machinery or a fall on the job, most people recognize that the injured worker will qualify for workers' compensation benefits. Fewer people realize that those benefits extend to just about every work required...
3 biggest mistakes workers make when they need workers’ comp
Almost everyone who works for a living can receive workers' compensation insurance benefits if they get hurt on the job. These benefits also protect people who develop work-acquired medical conditions, such as cancer due to radiation exposure. Workers' compensation...
2 things you can do to avoid workers’ compensation denial
When you leave home for work, you look forward to a fruitful day, both for yourself and your employer. The last thing on your mind is getting hurt or falling ill as a result of your work. Unfortunately, workplace injuries happen all the time. And some of these...
What if your employer claims your injury isn’t from your job?
Workers' compensation is a no-fault program that offers protection both to employers by reducing their liability and workers by reducing their personal financial risks. You can claim benefits even if you made a mistake that contributed to your injury. Your employer...
Housekeeping workers face serious hazards
Housekeepers have many duties and face considerable hazards as they do their job. It’s up to their employer to ensure they have the training and tools they need to do their job duties as safely as possible. The risks housekeepers face can vary depending on where and...
Can you get workers’ compensation for sick building syndrome?
If you have never heard of sick building syndrome, it’s important to know that if the building in which you work is sick, it can make you ill as well. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognizes sick building syndrome and notes that the occupants of a “sick”...
Protecting yourself against falling objects on the job
Falling objects can quickly make a somewhat safe workplace extremely dangerous. Whether it’s a hammer that has fallen down from scaffolding or materials for roofing that have slid down and made their way past the edge of the roof, these falling objects have the...
Workers’ compensation claims for peace officers and firefighters
Peace officers and firefighters have difficult jobs. They’re often among the public and face real dangers almost every time they go on a shift. They face the risk of auto collisions, aggressive or violent people attacking them, burns from fires and other dangerous...
How can employers reduce electrocution risks?
Electrocution is a risk in almost any job, although it is much more of a threat in some. While electricity can kill you outright, a lesser electric shock could cause an accident that causes injury or death. For example, a minor shock could be enough to make you let go...