Construction accidents are some of the most complicated cases when it comes to workersโ compensation.
According to OSHA, worker fatigue increases a workers risk for illnesses and work related injuries. Construction workers have one of the most dangerous jobs. One of the contributing factors of this is fatigue. Fatigue can affect motor skills, distracts workers, and puts them in risky situations. However, those that work in this industry can make … Read more
There are many advantages to being a construction worker, as long as you work safely and wear proper protective gear. If you’re a construction worker, you probably don’t need us to tell you that your job is one of the more dangerous ones out there. That being said, there are also many advantages to being … Read more
Ladder accidents at work can result in severe injuries. Here’s how to stay safe. Whether you work in construction, at a warehouse, or are simply hanging Christmas lights around your office once a year, you should always be careful when using ladders. This approach is crucial, as a mistake at height can lead to severe … Read more
Once you know and understand the most common causes of injury, you can do your best to avoid them. There are many good reasons to work in the construction industry, but unfortunately, they come with a cost. That cost is the risk of injury, which is higher than many professions. This does not mean you … Read more
We work with employees from a wide range of industries to pursue the right work comp benefits or to appeal a denial of your injury claim. While nearly every profession experiences workplace injuries and workersโ compensation claims, there are specific jobs that are much more dangerous than others. Interestingly, which professions have the most risk … Read more
Although not based on negligence, you do have to be specifically engaged in work activities to be covered by workersโ compensation insurance. Statistics show that as many as 42% of all construction industry deaths are the result of construction workers falling. The construction industry is a very risky industry in which to be employed. For … Read more