A falling piece of metal that hits your head or an item left out on a scaffold that causes you to fall can leave you with a serious head injury. In the days or weeks after this incident, you may act differently than you did before. Learning about the signs of brain...
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How Can Construction Companies Prevent Electrocution Accidents?
Working in construction can be a dangerous occupation, but your employer and the construction company do have an obligation to protect employees and contractors as much as possible. Electrocution accidents can result in catastrophic injuries. According to the CDC, the...
How Can Coworkers Cause Accidents for You On a Scaffold?
Constructing a building is often a dangerous task, especially when it requires the use of a scaffold. Relying on the people around you to follow the rules and use their tools safely is important, but accidents and negligence can sometimes happen. Rushing to finish...
3 Causes of Overexertion
Overexertion is a type of acute injury that can occur when you push yourself too hard physically. The National Safety Council states that overexertion was the leading cause of nonfatal work injuries until 2020, when it became the second-most common cause. Overexertion...
Signs of Bad Faith from Workers’ Comp Insurance Companies
Workers' compensation insurance is a no-fault process designed to give injured workers fast access to coverage for medical care and lost income. Unfortunately, employees sometimes face bad faith tactics from insurance companies attempting to avoid payouts. Delaying...
Does Your Workers’ Comp Claim Preclude a Personal Injury Suit?
Even if you are careful and wear appropriate protective gear, you never can eliminate your chances of suffering a life-altering injury at work. Indeed, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 2 million Americans required emergency medical...
A Job-Related Crash, Workers’ Comp and a Third-Party Injury Claim
Perhaps you sustain an injury in a car crash while commuting to work. Will you qualify for workers’ compensation benefits? If the other driver was at fault, can you pursue a third-party injury claim? About the going and coming rule You may not be familiar with the...
Advocates Clash with Business Community Over New Legislation
Advocates for the workers' compensation bill that passed the Senate in May and the Assembly on the last day of the most recent legislative session say that the bill will benefit workers. Some members of the business community argue that the bill may put small...
Can You File a Claim for an Injury That Occurs During a Break?
A single injury can affect your ability to work as well as your entire livelihood, but your employee benefits provide financial coverage for incidents that occur at work. If you sustain an injury during a break or lunch period, it might not be clear if you can file a...
Is a Repetitive Job Causing You Pain?
The pain in your shoulder or hand may increase in intensity, necessitating a trip to the doctor. If you get diagnosed with a repetitive use injury, your job may bear the blame. A labor-intensive job may require repeated movements that damage your soft tissue in ways...