As a worker, it's safe to assume that you're familiar with any dangers you face on a regular basis. While you do your best to avoid trouble, you never know when something bad could happen. Some of the most common types of workplace burn accidents include: -- Thermal...
Month: January 2017
From injury to insult: when injured workers face discrimination
Returning to work after an injury can be a struggle. You may not be able to work at the pace you were used to right away, and you may need accommodations to perform certain tasks. As we've written about before, you shouldn't rush the process of returning to work, but...
Uber drivers continue push for workers’ compensation benefits
The innovative ride-sharing service Uber has pushed the boundaries of technology since the day it was founded. Its presence across the country has changed the way taxi companies and courier services do business at the customer level.As Uber changes the way riders...
There are many causes of a workplace ladder accident
Every day throughout the country, workers use ladders as a means of completing a variety of tasks. For example, construction workers rely on ladders to access roofs among a number of other responsibilities. Unfortunately, there are times when a ladder accident occurs....
Company cited after third amputation in 14 months
Each year workers fall victim to serious but preventable injuries while on the job. While human error leads to some accidents, sometimes the employer hasn't done its due diligence in implementing and enforcing safety procedures and equipment. One recent example of...
Putting the game before your health: Concussions and football
Millions of Americans love football. But the love of the game by this nation and those who play it can often result in players and their families putting the game before their health. One of the most common injuries for NFL players is a concussion. And while...