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Both types of contact dermatitis are covered by workers comp, but proving they are a direct result of your work can be difficult. Contact dermatitis is the most common skin disease in the US workforce. In fact, according to the NCBI, it accounts for an estimated 90% of all work-related cases of skin issues. It … Read more
If the food that caused you to get sick was provided by your employer in any way, then you should have a strong case for workers comp benefits. The CDC estimates that around 48 million people get food poisoning each year, and around 128,000 need to be hospitalized because of it. Though you may think … Read more
Roofing is a dangerous job, and a mistake in this profession can lead to very serious injuries, possibly even fatalities. According to OSHA, falls are the leading cause of death in the construction industry. From 2003 to 2013, there have been over 3,500 fatalities and falls from roofs accounted for nearly 34% of them. This … Read more
For many injured workers, their problems get worse when they return to work. An employer or insurance company representative should never tell you not to file a claim for worker’s compensation. Legally, they should not sway a worker against claiming something that’s well within their rights. If this has happened to you, speak with an … Read more
The insurance company will go to great lengths to save money and avoid paying the compensation you may be legally entitled to. Everyone wants to make a good first impression at their new place of employment. But when you’re new, don’t know the environment just yet, or maybe don’t have enough work experience, it can … Read more
An industrial job often comes with higher risks, meaning an injury in these environments could potentially have devastating outcomes. You can work in one of the most careful businesses around, where every health and safety code is respected to the letter, all the time. Even so, accidents can still happen. For the industrial industry, there … Read more