Slip and Fall accidents are some of the most complicated cases when it comes to personal injury.
It becomes effective on January 17, 2017, and will affect approximately 112 million workers at 7 million worksites. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a federal body that establishes rules, regulations and standards for creating safe working environments. Each employer is required by law to comply with the rules set forth by OSHA. … Read more
Falling from a roof while on the job is a common workplace injury. If you have suffered a fall injury at work, you may be entitled to workers compensation benefits. Falls from roofs are one of the most common accidents reported in the construction industry, and sometimes they are fatal. In order to prevent these … Read more
Security guards are often the first ones to reach the scene of an incident. During the September 11th attacks on the Twin Towers, thirty-three security guards died in the line of duty. Security guards act as deterrents, who observe the situation and report suspicious behavior, unarmed. They are often at risk of injury when dealing … Read more
Workers who suffer a broken bone often require extended time off work for recovery. Humerus fractures are a common workplace injury. The humerus is the long bone in the upper arm. A fall or a motor vehicle accident can cause the bone to break. Depending on the severity and location of the fracture, some bones may … Read more
If you suffer a workplace injury, seek compensation for damages. Every worker is at risk of injury. Every job, even those that seem to be mundane, poses certain risks to workers. Some types of jobs are considered to be extremely dangerous, such as construction workers, healthcare professionals, airline industry professionals, and factory workers. Other jobs are not considered high-risk jobs. However, that … Read more
Hospital workers are at a great risk of injury from work-related slip and fall accidents. Hospitals across the nation employ thousands of workers. While hospitals are designed to treat ill and injured people, the workers themselves can be injured in work-related accidents. One of the most common workplace accidents that causes injuries are slip and … Read more