Where The Injured
Go To Protect Their Rights
A smaller workers’ comp check can cause panic fast. Rent, groceries, gas and family bills do not wait while your body heals. When the payment arrives and it does not match your usual paycheck, it can feel like something went wrong. Sometimes the amount is correct...
Construction workers are at risk of falls, both when working at heights and on the ground. At heights, a worker may fall from a roof, scaffolding or ladder. On the ground, a worker may suffer an injury after falling into a floor hole. A fall can lead to life-altering...
Employees who suffer on-the-job injuries don’t always want to report their injuries, but ensuring they report them is critical. Once the employee reports the injury, the employer may have to record the injury with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration...
In the hospital, overexertion injuries are common. For many nurses, they end up dealing with serious back injuries, often stemming from manually handling patients. This is a risk that can be hard to avoid. After all, nurses may be tasked with activities like:...
