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When people think about worksite accidents, they often imagine the most dangerous settings, from a construction site to an industrial plant. However, every work setting poses at least some threat to worker safety. For instance, if you work in an office, you could...
During their careers, nearly 3 percent of all workers will suffer a workplace injury. Some of the worst injuries come as a result of lifting. Lifting injuries can permanently inhibit your ability to lift or carry objects that weigh even less than 20 pounds. When...
Consider this scenario. Joe was injured at work, but he continued, and he worked in pain. Joe's supervisor pushed Joe to maintain his pace, but his back injury slowed him down. Painkillers did not help, and his back problem continued. It became difficult for Joe to...
After suffering a serious injury in a workplace accident, can you file a lawsuit against your employer? In most cases, the answer is “no.” But that's not the end of the story. New York requires most employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance. This means that...
After a workplace injury, there are two things you must do promptly: notify your employer and seek medical attention. In some cases, notifying your employer is the first step. In other cases, immediate medical care is the top priority. In this post, we will look at...
After suffering an on-the-job injury, workers often do not know what to do. To make matters worse, it can be difficult to get accurate information regarding workers' comp insurance. You might hear one thing from your employer and something else from a co-worker, both...
If you are injured in accident while driving to the grocery store, you might pursue a personal injury lawsuit to seek financial compensation from the party who caused the crash. If you are injured at work, you might file a workers' compensation claim. Personal injury...
Many regulators and employers take the view that the least expensive workplace injury is the one that never occurs. Of course, even where dedication to enforcing safety standards is high, accidents occur. Resulting injuries can run the gamut from fatal to less serious...
When you are out of work because of a workplace injury or accident, finances are probably at the top of your list of worries. Some injuries can make you unable to return to work for years, and the effects can last for a lifetime. You may not ever be able to go back to...
A severe injury can dramatically change your life. Whether it’s temporary or permanent, injuries can cause terrible stress, trauma and challenges that you never expected. If you sustain an injury in the workplace, you may be entitled to workers' compensation, which...
