As a commercial truck driver, an accident or injury could affect your ability to drive, ultimately impacting the financial well-being of your family. When you are dealing with the fallout of lost wages from missed work or unable to do your job because of an accident injury or repetitive stress…
Construction safety remains a concern
There are hundreds of thousands of construction workers throughout the United States. Unfortunately, this is one of the most dangerous industries, with workers being injured and killed every year. For example, there were nearly 1,000 construction site fatalities in 2012 alone. Along with this, many more people were injured in…
Answer these workers’ compensation questions
If you’ve been injured on the job, you may be in position to receive workers’ compensation benefits. Since no two accidents are the same, there are some key questions to address: – Do I have a workers’ compensation claim? – How much money will I receive if my workers’ compensation…
Workers’ compensation and employer retaliation
As a worker, you do whatever it takes to provide your company with a high level of service. Unfortunately, regardless of your position, you could be injured on the job at some point in time. You hope this never happens, but there is no way of knowing what the future…
Was your workers' comp claim denied?
If you have suffered workplace injuries that led to hospitalization and time away from work, you may be struggling to maintain financial stability. Although the workers’ compensation insurance program is a no-fault system, some claims are denied. When this happens, it can compromise your ability to take care of your…
What are the primary causes of an indoor slip and fall accident?
As an employee, you show up at the office every day with the idea of doing your job and remaining safe. Unfortunately, there are times when things don’t go as planned. Every year in office buildings and retail locations throughout the United States, employees (among others) are injured in indoor…