Slip and fall accidents are a leading cause of workplace deaths and cause about 20 percent of the total reported for disabling injuries. The workers’ compensation system has been put in place to safeguard the interests of workers who suffer injuries or illnesses as a result of the work they perform. However, workers may not … Read more
Work-related brain injuries are often debilitating and may prevent a person from resuming their normal life activities. Work-related brain injuries often result from contact with toxic materials or getting hit on the head. Brain injuries are often debilitating and may prevent a person from returning to work. The injured worker may have to endure the cost of … Read more
Nursing home workers are at high risk for work-related injuries. It is not unusual for nursing home workers to suffer work-related injuries or get involved in accidents while at work. The high incidence of workplace injuries among nursing employees can be attributed to the physical nature of their work. It is widely-accepted that nursing home … Read more
Workers’ compensation laws are complex and may be difficult to understand. Because of this, there are certain areas that are commonly misunderstood. There are numerous misconceptions about the obligations of employees when it comes to a workers’ compensation claim, including the coverage types and eligibility requirements. The following are six typical misconceptions about laws on … Read more
If you have sustained an injury at your workplace, you may be entitled to receive workers’ compensation. Unfortunately, not all employers and their insurance companies work towards the welfare of the employees and may deny legitimate claims, leaving the employees to follow the complex and difficult process of appeals. Appealing a Workers’ Compensation Denial After repeated denials, many employees … Read more
Spinal cord injuries often result in permanent total disability, causing even more financial distress for the injured employee. Whenever the spinal cord is severed, the injured employee may become paralyzed and experience permanent total disability depending on the severity of the injury and the extent of damage to the spinal cord. Employees suffering from severe spinal … Read more