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…