Most people know that if someone they are dependent on is hurt at work, that person can claim workers' compensation in order to recoup some of the financial losses suffered as a result of the injury. Not many people know, however, that if a worker's injuries...
Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars Won For Injured New Yorkers
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Workplace Injury Rate Stays the Same in 2010
In Atlanta, Georgia, recent statistics released by researches show that work-related injuries have decreased in 2010. However, throughout the majority of the country, the number of on-the-job injuries held steady last year. Recent data shows that in the city of...
Serious Workplace Accident Takes Employee’s Life
According to news sources, a serious workplace accident claimed the life of a 34-year-old employee on Monday, September 12, 2011. Police responding to the scene of the accident said that the incident took place at approximately 3:30 PM at a railroad tie company. The...
Injured Worker Receives $142,000 Award
In the Northeast, it has been reported that a commuter railroad company was ordered to pay over $142,000 in monetary damages to a worker who was allegedly denied a promotion after he suffered a knee injury while on the job. Federal regulators concluded that because...
Company Stands Trial for Workplace Injury
While an older man was seriously injured three years ago in a workplace accident, the company responsible is just standing trial for the incident this month. The workplace injury happened on March 4, 2008 while the 50-year-old victim was working at a Halifax Shipyard....
House Bill 797 Extends Workers’ Comp to Firefighters with Cancer
It is well known in the industry that firefighters are regularly exposed to carcinogens as a hazard of their jobs; what is not known is that firefighters don't always receive workers' compensation when they develop cancer. According to Chief Steve Buffington, fumes,...
Filing a Workers’ Compensation Appeal
While you may feel the need for workers' compensation, your insurance company may not always agree with you. Should your claim be denied, you can still go through the process of workers' compensation appeals and find success. There are common reasons why insurance...
Denied Workers’ Compensation?
Have you recently been denied workers' compensation? The process of filing for workers' compensation can be complicated and frustrating. When you initially file for your benefits, you will have to wait to hear back from your insurance company. If your decision comes...
Asbestos Exposure: Overview of the Hazards
Although there are many that have heard of asbestos, there are many that do not understand what it is exactly. Simply speaking, asbestos is one of six natural materials that are produced for their ability to resist heat and electrical damage, as well as its strength...
Have You Been Injured in a Construction Accident?
Due to the extensive amount of time that is spent at a job, it is no surprise that work is one of the most common places for a person to sustain injury. Not only from immediate accidents, but also from persisting hazardous conditions, such as constant exposure to...