Assault in the workplace entitles an employee to workman’s compensation if injuries are sustained. Unfortunately, sexual harassment is also a problem that many American workers have suffered. When sexual harassment turns into sexual assault, it becomes not just an issue of workman’s compensation, but also a criminal offense. If you have been sexually victimized at … Read more
Being injured in any type of accident can sometimes cause a chain reaction of complications or side effects that will also need to be treated. This could be the case with a car accident, personal injury accident, or even in a work-related accident. In workers’ compensation claims this is known as a compensable consequence and … Read more
The title of a public safety officer is worn by many different types of employees. The most obvious would be a police officer, but firefighters and paramedics are also included, as are security personnel and prison officers. With these types of jobs, the risk of being injured is obviously higher than most. In fact, as … Read more