When you’re injured on the job, it is your right to make a workers’ compensation claim against your employer. This claim may help you collect up to two-thirds of your usual weekly wage and provide you with coverage for your medical bills. You may also be able to get...
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Work-related head injuries can be serious
Some employees have a risk of suffering from a concussion due to a blow to the head. Around 24% of brain injuries that are traumatic are due to a work-related incident. These are due things like falls or getting hit by something falling. What duties do employers have...
Recent study: Health care is the field with the highest injury rate of all workers
Media outlets have long been referring to the construction industry as the most dangerous industry that someone can work in for years. Data published by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) in 2018 shows that injuries are now highest among health care...
Watch out for lung injuries on the job
There are times when you may suffer workplace injuries that have a significant impact on your life. One kind of injury that you hurt you, especially in the long-term, is a lung injury. Lung injuries can be caused by exposure to toxins, direct impacts and other issues...
Can I get workers’ comp if I’m injured working from home?
The workplace has experienced a fundamental change this year. Numerous workers are telecommuting, and it’s believed that this may be a permanent fixture, at least part-time, of most offices. This begs the question of whether workers’ compensation coverage is available...
How can you prevent scaffold injuries?
As a construction worker, you may worry that your physical safety could be at risk due to a momentary slip in judgement. Learning more about safety habits for working with scaffolds is helpful in daily situations. Competent person Asking a competent person to guide...
Most common injuries in construction
People who work in the construction industry face risk every day. Whether working on road construction, residential buildings or urban skyscrapers, there are many factors that can result in injury or death. There are certain injuries that are more common than others,...
Can employers retaliate against whistleblowers?
All employees in Pennsylvania and throughout the U.S. deserve a safe workplace. In fact, this is more than a privilege, it is a right and entitlement. Unfortunately, when a business does not prioritize worker safety, many employees do not recognize that they have a...
When holiday work leads to holiday woes
Like hundreds of thousands of Americans, you may have taken on an extra job over the holidays. It seems like a win for everyone - the companies have extra hands during the busiest season of the year, and you get some extra funds to make your holiday celebrations...
Common causes of work-related burns
A burn can be a very serious injury that affects several layers of your body tissue. A severe burn may require surgery to treat. The recovery process can take months, and the scars may last forever. You may be at increased risk of burns at your workplace depending on...