Construction accidents are some of the most complicated cases when it comes to workers’ compensation.
Many companies fail to provide appropriate safety equipment and training mandated by OSHA. Workplace injuries can result from one-time incidents such as falls, equipment failures, and vehicle accidents, or from cumulative trauma or prolonged exposure to hazardous chemicals. Some types of workers, particularly those working the oil fields are exposed to highly toxic chemicals and … Read more
Workers that are required to work outside in the cold can suffer a number of cold stress workplace injuries. Worker injuries can manifest even in the simplest of ways, yet they can have severe consequences. Common cold stress injuries and related complications can affect workers, especially those working in cold working conditions or in frigid … Read more
A 15-year period revealed that around 1,021 workers died from forklift accident-related injuries. Forklifts are used in various workplaces across the U.S. Forklifts help workers lift and move heavy objects around construction sites, warehouses, and factories. Unfortunately, forklifts are responsible for serious workplace injuries and fatalities as well. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, analysis … Read more
If you have suffered an eye injury on the job, we will help you understand your legal rights and options. Eye injuries not only threaten a worker’s vision, but also his/her ability to earn a living and enjoy life. So, a worker who suffers a work related injury in the workplace deserves workers compensation benefits. … Read more
It’s important to follow winter safety tips to keep St. Louis workers safe while they are working in cold weather conditions. During the winter months, construction work slows down, but does not come to a complete stop. Many construction workers have to work year round. Construction work is already one of the most dangerous occupations, … Read more
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