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
If you slipped and fell while making a delivery, it is important that you understand your legal rights regarding workers compensation in Missouri. Workers’ compensation insurance is a type of insurance that is meant to protect workers who are at work and get hurt. Any business owner in the state of Missouri who employs five … Read more
The new OSHA regulations may prevent as many as 5,000 slip and fall injuries each year in the U.S. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a government agency that is dedicated to ensuring that working conditions are safe for employees. New guidelines were recently released to target the common causes that can lead … Read more
The injury risk primarily depends on the types of goods the delivery worker handles. Delivery workers often have to work long hours day and night. While we may not think of this job as a particularly risky one, it does carry certain risks, and delivery workers often sustain serious injuries or develop work related illnesses. … Read more
Serious accidents can occur in the construction, mining and logging industries if support devices are not placed correctly. Falls due to their misplacement can result in severe injuries and even death. Workers may fall while working on elevations which are near floor openings, on balconies, bridges, embankments, utility poles, or rooftops. They may fall if … Read more
Head injuries are one of the most serious types of nonfatal workplace injuries that a person can suffer. In 2014, approximately 3 million workers suffered nonfatal workplace injuries. Head injuries are one of the most serious types of nonfatal workplace injuries that a person can suffer. This type of injury can easily lead to problems … Read more