August 20, 2018
Employee Versus Independent Contractor Status in Workers’ Compensation Claims
Workers’ compensation is a no-fault insurance system put in place to provide coverage for lost wages due to an injury that happened while at work. The system can also provide payment for medical expenses associated with the work-related injury. In some instances, an injured worker may also be able to receive vocational rehabilitation to help…
August 7, 2018
The Fine Line Between an Aggregated Injury and Workers’ Compensation Claim
Work-related injuries that an employee may experience and as a result collect workers’ compensation for raises a very promising inquiry: May an employee collect damages from an accident that is separate and distinct from the workers’ compensation related accident? In other words, can an employee who is already collecting workers’ compensation collect additional damages if…
July 26, 2018
Top Reasons Why Insurance Companies Deny Workers’ Compensation Claims
Workers’ compensation is a no-fault insurance system that provides coverage to employees that are hurt on the job. In Rhode Island, employers with one or more employees are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance to cover employees for work-related injuries. If you are hurt at work, this insurance will cover your medical bills and lost…
July 23, 2018
National Report Reveals the Twelve Most Dangerous Places to Work: “The Dirty Dozen”
In recognition of Workers’ Memorial Week, the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health (NCOSH) released an investigative report on working and safety conditions that named the top twelve (12) most dangerous companies to work for across the country. The report, entitled “The Dirty Dozen 2018, Employers Who Put Workers and Communities at Risk,” calls…
September 20, 2017
Worker Burn Injuries Can Be Difficult to Treat
When it comes to workplace injuries, burns are some of the most painful and costly to treat. According to the American Burn Association, burn injuries result in 40,000 hospitalizations each year. While a number of these burn injuries occur at home, workplace burn injuries are very much a preventable source of injury. The Occupational Safety…
June 28, 2017
Construction Accidents And How To Prevent Them
Thirteen workers were recently injured in a construction accident in California, after a building collapsed on a worksite. According to a San Francisco Chronicle news report, no workers were seriously injured in the collapse, despite the fact that 20 workers fell from scaffolding. When emergency personnel arrived at the scene, they found some of the…
February 7, 2017
Occupational Diseases and Injuries of Today’s Workplace
Almost a staggering one million occupational illnesses and deaths transpire in the United States every year. Among these injuries are respiratory problems, cancer, poisoning, hearing loss and skin diseases. Many of these injuries can turn fatal if they are not treated by a medical doctor. It is important to know that injured or sick employees…
February 3, 2017
Why Do I Need To Hire A Workers’ Compensation Lawyer For My Injury?
Workers’ compensation lawyers are essential for any employee who has been injured while on the job and is looking for compensation for such injuries. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), more than an estimated 3 million employees are injured during the course of their employment every year. Numerous injured employees depend on…