Workers in the food industry have a higher risk of work-related injuries than workers in many other industries. A large number of people work in the food industry. Whether it’s as a waiter or a chef, it’s not a job we associate with any great levels of risk. It’s not as if you’re working on … Read more
Commercial truck drivers face a number of work-related work injuries each year. Commercial truckers do an important job of transporting our food, clothes, electronics, industrial goods, and many other goods essential to running our homes and economy properly. However, most of us never think of all the risks these commercial truckers face as they go … Read more
While organizations like OSHA have made the workplace safer, on the job injuries still happen every day. In the United States, a worker is injured every 7 seconds. This means that approximately 12,900 workers a day and 4.7 million workers per year are injured at work. Workplace injuries occur more commonly among young workers who … 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
The knee joint is especially susceptible to workplace injury. An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is a painful injury that often requires surgery to repair. Workers such as plumbers and carpet layers are exposed to knee injuries because of the constant pressure they put on their knees while working. Workplace Knee Injury The knee joint … Read more
Workplace injuries can be serious enough to keep you from working and earning the wages you need to pay your bills. Falling down a staircase at your workplace can cause severe head and neck injuries. Slip and fall injuries could be serious enough to keep you from working and earning wages you need to pay your bills. If the … Read more