Blog: Workers' Compensation

If the safety of workers is not a high priority, then scaffolding accidents and injuries can easily happen. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), approximately 60 people die each year in scaffolding accidents, and 4,500 workers are injured. Many scaffolding accidents can be prevented if safety is a priority, which means following […]

The National Safety Council (NSC) reports that there are more than 600 weather-related deaths every year. Out of these deaths, 25 percent are caused by extreme temperatures. Out of the 11,500 injuries that require medical treatment each year, over half are from exertion, 20 percent are from falls, and close to seven percent are related […]

Any time employees are repairing or working around electrical wires and devices, there is always the chance of an electrocution accident. Electrical hazards are in many construction jobs, manufacturing plants, and mechanical repair jobs. One of the most dangerous jobs in the United States is utility line work, merely due to the risk of electrocution.  […]

Cranes are highly complex pieces of heavy equipment that are capable of lifting and moving a lot of materials in the workplace. Due to their usefulness, they are ubiquitous in the construction and shipping industries, as well as across the oil and gas, aviation, and many manufacturing sectors. Cranes are essential to the running of […]

Many of the most common workplace injuries affect employees of all ages, but some impact certain age groups differently. According to a study in the Occupational and Environmental Medicine (OEM), older workers are far more likely to suffer severe or fatal injuries. Age is a factor in a disproportionate amount of claims for permanent impairment […]

Despite the coronavirus pandemic, many employees have to commute to and from work. Some workers also have to travel short, medium, or long distances while on the job. Whether you are commuting to work or traveling due to job requirements makes a big difference in whether or not you could collect Workers’ Compensation should you […]

Daylight saving time (DST) ends this year on Nov. 7 at 2:00 a.m. Researchers have linked an increase of workplace accidents during the weeks following the time change. The time shift can make you feel tired enough to impact your work performance. It has also been shown that the risks of heart attack and stroke […]

An amputation refers to the loss of a leg, arm, foot, hand, or other body part, and it usually occurs as a result of a traumatic event, such as a car accident or workplace accident. In some cases, the body part can be reattached, but that is only possible if the severed body part has […]

Many warehouses can be dangerous places to work. Due to all of the moving parts, such as conveyor belts, fork lifts, and trucks, a warehouse can be a hazardous work environment. Each year in the United States, many warehouse employees are injured, and these workplace injuries can be significant, leading to permanent disabilities or even […]

All workplaces have the possibility of injury, and no career path is one hundred percent safe. Different types of jobs bring their own specific dangers and risks. It is important that all workers understand the most common risks involved with their job so that they can take steps to avoid injury. Teaching is a job […]