Recent information and news regarding workers’ compensation.
Employees should be aware that they can seek workers’ comp benefits if they develop carpal tunnel syndrome as a result of their job. In the United States, workers are injured at their workplace every day. While most injuries occur suddenly and are caused by accidents, some injuries develop over a period of time as a result of … Read more
From the very beginning it is the worker versus a billion dollar insurance company, the insurance company lawyer, the employer, and the insurance company doctors. If you are injured while at work, why is it so important that you speak to a workers compensation attorney directly? It is not often realized that from the very … Read more
Each workers’ compensation case is unique; however, there are rules and deadlines that apply to all cases. While workers’ compensation cases normally do not require a full-blown trial, employees and their lawyers should not rule out this possibility and should prepare well for any possible outcome. It is important to understand the chronology and process of a … Read more
Each day, 150 workers lose their lives as a result of a work-related injury or illness. Many work-related illnesses, injuries, and deaths are reported in the United States each year. In fact, work-related injuries and fatalities are more common than you may imagine. According to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration, in the year 2012, 4,628 workers had lost their life … Read more
Electricians, by the nature of their job, are exposed to great risks. These risks are not limited to electricians, as other tradespeople are at risk for electrical injuries. In construction settings, for instance, there are usually other people working next to electrical contractors. These could include plumbers and roofers. All these workers are at danger of electric shock … Read more
Obesity is now considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act. How does this affect workers’ compensation insurance? In April 2014, a federal district court judge in Missouri ruled that a health condition, including obesity, may indeed be a disability, clearing the way for extra liability claims for workers’ compensation. Obesity Classified As a Disability In … Read more