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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
When we see instances of workplace violence make headlines, we rarely consider that it could happen to us. There is a certain expectation for workers such as police officers or security guards that at some point they will fall victim to assault while on the job. It is part of the very nature of their … Read more
Cosmetologists are exposed to a wide variety of workplace hazards that many people do not even realize. Asย an industry that includes hairdressers, barbers, nail technicians, and skin estheticians, there are risks that range from simple slip and falls to serious lung disease. Unfortunately, many of these workers are unaware or do not fully understand their … Read more
In response to rising workman’s compensation insurance premiums, many companies have adopted safety training programs in an effort to keep the incidence of accidents to a minimum. In addition, insurance carriers will also offer special discounts to a business that has these programs in place. Workmanโs compensation law dictates that if an employee knowingly violates … Read more
Employers may be charged interest if they initially deny a claim that is later found to be valid. How do you receive this compensation? There are certain procedures mandated by the United States Department of Labor that must be followed when you are hurt at work. As an employee you have a responsibility to report … Read more