July 3, 2018
What Medical Treatments Are Covered by Workers’ Compensation in Rhode Island?
If you have been injured while at work, the first thing on your mind is most likely seeking medical attention. Getting prompt treatment for your injury is important for a number of reasons. First and foremost is your physical health and well being. You want to make sure your injuries are addressed and that you…
April 4, 2018
New Study Links Depression and Fatigue to Higher Rates of Work Injuries in Women
A new study led by researchers from the Colorado School of Public Health recently revealed that women who suffer from depression, anxiety, and fatigue are more likely to get injured on the job. About 17,000 employees occupying a wide range of professions were included in the study published by the Journal of Occupational and Environmental…
November 21, 2017
Construction Workers Injured in Building Collapse
Six construction workers were tragically injured after a building, which they were working on, partially collapsed in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. According to a report, workers were loading cement blocks onto the roof of a brownstone when part of the roof collapsed into the basement. Firefighters pulled six of the construction workers out of the rubble….
November 9, 2017
Worker Injured in Warehouse Explosion Settles for $1.3 Million
An electrical contractor, who suffered serious burn injuries in a warehouse blast, has agreed to settle his lawsuit for $1.3 million. The incident occurred in 2012 when the worker was replacing a component on a fire suppression system when he suddenly became engulfed in flames. The man suffered third-degree burn injuries to about 36 percent…