Construction accidents are some of the most complicated cases when it comes to workers’ compensation.
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
If you are an iron worker who has been injured at the workplace, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that iron workers have the highest injury rate among all occupations. Iron workers often work at heights with powerful and heavy equipment and they face the risk of falling, being struck … Read more
Workers in the construction industry that are involved in fire and explosion accidents, are often left with severe and debilitating injuries. According to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), an average of 36 fire and explosion related deaths occur in the construction industry each year. Construction sites are full of hazards such as electrical … Read more