Protecting Injured Workers
And Their Families For The Short And Long Term
Most workplaces have employed safety measures to protect employees. However, some have not, increasing the chances of accidents, and in some cases, an accident can occur due to an uncovered safety concern. Anyone can get injured at work. Thus, it will help to...
An accident in the workplace can lead to injuries, affecting your ability to work. Anyone, regardless of the industry, can get a work-related injury, but undoubtedly, some occupations are at higher risk than others. If you are injured at work, you may be eligible for...
Workers' compensation is an insurance program that benefits employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. One benefit of workers' compensation is coverage for medical expenses, including surgery. The Department of Labor and Industry states that all...
In many types of personal injury cases, the key factor in the outcome of the case is simply who was at fault for the injuries in question. Say that you get involved in a car accident, for example. If the other driver was the one who was at fault, you can seek...
Many people associate workers’ compensation benefits with adults in potentially dangerous occupations like construction or older workers who suffer muscle strains and tears from doing the same physically demanding work day after day. However, if your teen has a...
If you are an employee who faces certain inherent and unavoidable hazards at work, then you deserve the right personal protection equipment, or PPE. This is designed to make it safer for you to do your job by mitigating some of the risks that you face. For example,...
If you have recently been hurt or have fallen ill due to work-related circumstances, bills related to your condition are likely piling up. If you’re starting to panic about paying medical bills while simultaneously losing income while you recover, know that you may be...
Maybe you get into a disagreement with one of your coworkers, and instead of talking things out with you, they take a swing at you. You end up losing consciousness and suffering a mild concussion. You have hospital bills in addition to several days of lost wages. On...
Workers' compensation benefits are a key form of support for someone hurt on the job or coping with a work-related medical issue. Not everyone has private insurance or paid time-off benefits from their employers, so missing work or requiring medical attention could...
When you’re working, you know that there are some risks. If you’re doing repetitive movements or you’re lifting heavy objects, you could get hurt. Whether you slip and fall or get into another kind of accident, you could end up with a neck injury. Neck injuries come...
