Companies of all sizes face challenges when it comes to issues of worker safety. While it may be easier for larger companies to provide the resources for workers to stay safe on the job, accidents and injuries still occur at large businesses. For instance, Amazon...
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Year: 2018
Why are workers’ compensation claims denied?
Imagine you are on the job, get hurt in an accident, and wind up at the doctor and in pain. You report the accident and pursue workers' compensation benefits to cover the cost of your injury and the wages you lost by not being able to work. Unfortunately, you learn...
Trucker shortage could put additional strain on driver safety
Driving a commercial vehicle is a demanding occupation. Not only can drivers spend days or weeks away from their home and families, they also face on-the-job hazards that can threaten their safety. Unfortunately, due to the current trucker shortage, it doesn't appear...
Staying Safe During Road Construction
A great way to relax is to get outside, jump in your car and take a road trip. Unfortunately, these relaxing get-aways do not always go as planned. All too often, they are affected by road construction projects and the hazards that go along with them. There may be...
Important numbers to know if you have been injured at work
After a serious work-related accident, injured parties and their families have a lot of information to take in. The combination of doctor visits, medical treatment, lifestyle adjustments, and added monetary expenses can prove to be overwhelming. In this difficult...
Does your job come with increased risk of asbestos exposure?
Asbestos is a harmful substance that was widely used for decades in everything from the flooring in homes to pipes in military vessels. And even though the risks of exposure to asbestos are widely known, it is not completely banned in the U.S. and many people still...
Report: 30 percent of construction claim payments stem from falls
Did you know that insurance companies processed over 10,000 workers' compensation claims related to construction work in the last five years? And sadly, as noted in the attached article, about 30 percent of these cases stemmed from falls. Falls are one of the most...
Construction equipment accidents can be catastrophic.
Construction workers face hazardous conditions every day on the job. Even though most days may seem safe and uneventful, that could change in the blink of an eye. Unfortunately, the consequences of a construction accident have the potential to be catastrophic or...
Report: Three Occupations at Highest risk of Workplace Homicide
Workers in all occupations face some amount of threat to their safety on the job. In many cases, these risks come from conditions like a slippery floor or dangerous machinery. Sadly, for some workers, the biggest threat to their safety is other people. In fact,...
Three Things That Should Not Stop You From Seeking Workers’ Comp
Work-related accidents and injuries can put workers in a difficult position. Many people are overwhelmed or intimidated by the process and are not sure what they need to do to collect benefits; people can also be misinformed about their legal options. As such, it can...