Construction accidents are some of the most complicated cases when it comes to workers’ compensation.
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 workers’ 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 workers’ 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
States like Missouri have specific OSHA rules and regulations that must be followed on construction sites. Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance coverage that an employer takes out to ensure that, if their employee is injured while performing under the scope of their employment, the employer has the assets to cover those injuries and … Read more
OSHA was initiated to decrease workplace accidents and to have more regulated worksite areas to protect workers. The Occupational Safety and Health Act went into effect over 40 years ago in 1970. Developed by the Department of Labor, it was initiated to decrease workplace accidents and to have more regulated worksite areas to protect workers … Read more
Cave-ins are one of the most serious dangers confronted by the trench workers. All types of construction jobs involve some amount of risk. Among them, trenching and excavation work are considered to be more risky than the others. In this article, we will discuss the various dangers associated with trenching and excavation work. Statistics In … Read more