Workers' compensation is a system designed to provide benefits to employees who sustain injuries or become ill due to their jobs. It typically covers medical expenses, lost wages and rehabilitation costs. However, there may be confusion about whether injuries...
Workplace Accidents And Workers’ Compensation
How third-party personal injury claims and workers’ comp differ
While the liable party for an on-the-job injury might be an employer, it could also be another entity. For instance, a contractor or equipment manufacturer might bear responsibility. Therefore, recoverable damages could come from workers' compensation insurance, a...
Securing workers’ comp following retail violence
As retail theft increases, so too does the threat of violence against employees like you. Working on the sales floor has become dangerous, marked by the presence of organized crime groups and abusive customers. Despite efforts by retail companies to ramp up security,...
Does fault matter in workers’ compensation claims?
All employers must carry workers' compensation for their employees. However, many employees wrongly believe that they cannot make a claim if they caused the accident. Understanding your rights may equip you to fight for the benefits to which you are entitled. You can...
How can commercial painters face serious injuries at work?
In the vibrant world of commercial painting, brushstrokes bring life to dull surfaces. However, commercial painters often find themselves at the center of both creativity and danger. The risky nature of their profession exposes them to serious injuries that can have...
How can scaffolding lead to falls on a construction site?
In the realm of construction, scaffolding is an indispensable tool, providing access and support for workers at elevated heights. However, this important part of construction sites can also become a hazard when not used and maintained correctly. Falls from scaffolding...
When should you consider vocational rehabilitation?
Some workplace injuries can cause permanent limitations that impact your ability to work or get another job. In such cases, resources such as vocational rehabilitation may facilitate your recovery. Knowing the purpose of rehabilitative therapy and when it can help may...
3 common construction site hazards
No matter the job a person has, it comes with potential risks for a workplace injury. In the construction industry, those hazards exponentially increase. While slips, trips and falls, continue to take the top spot for injuries, construction workers face other...
Is carpal tunnel considered a workplace incident?
The wrist and hand pain you have dealt with over the last few months now has a diagnosis. The doctor says you have carpal tunnel syndrome and that your repetitive hand movements at work have something to do with it. While not a workplace accident, carpal tunnel...
What are the risks of working with rebar?
If you work on construction sites, you are probably not a stranger to steel-reinforced bars. Commonly called rebar, these rods run through concrete to give it strength and stability. Still, rebar can be exceedingly dangerous for construction workers. Before you work...