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When working construction sites, pipefitters often find themselves in the middle of dangerous situations and hazardous conditions. In the United States, there are around 400,000 pipefitters, steamfitters, and plumbers, working to keep our homes and buildings running smoothly. The nature of the work is dangerous, and this profession experiences a higher than average rate of … Read more
The CDC has recently launched a web resource to help companies keep employees safe while driving for work. Motor vehicle accidents have always been a cause of concern. Both federal and state authorities have madeย efforts to reduceย the rate of accident-related injuries and fatalities. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has recently launched a web resource to … Read more
Hearing loss is a common workplace injury in the U.S. Those who work in the construction and manufacturing industries are at the highest risk for work-related hearing loss. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration and U.S. Department of Labor have established initiatives relating to workplace hearing loss. Work-Related Hearing Loss Statistics Many workers, particularly those working … Read more
A delay in filing your work compย claim can jeopardize your legal rights. The Workers’ Compensation Act wasย put into place to compensate injured workers for medical expenses and a portionย of lost wages. According to statistics, about 80% of injured employees whose claims areย denied do not file an appeal.ย There are time limits within which an employee has … Read more
There are various reasons why a workers’ compensation insurance carrier may deny a claim. The insurance companyย can contest the claim if you fail to file your claim within the stipulated timeframe. There may be issues related to the injuryย or when and how it occurred, which can result in a dispute. Claims that are contested by workers’ compensation carriers … Read more
What happens when an injuredย spouse dies while receiving workers’ compensation benefits? Workers’ compensation is designed to provide benefits to employees who suffer a work-related injury. The injured worker is not required to prove fault in order to receive work comp benefits. In the event of the worker’s death, his or her survivors may be entitled … Read more