Job-related shortcuts can increase risk exposure and undermine workplace safety standards. While taking a few shortcuts in life is not always bad, you should generally avoid trying to take shortcuts in your workplace. Job-related shortcuts can increase risk exposure and undermine workplace safety standards. Let’s consider five unsafe job-related shortcuts that could expose you to … Read more
What happens when the same injury re-appears months or years after your recovery? Should you open a new workers’ compensation claim? Dealing with a work-related injury is generally not a walk in the park. Any victim of a workplace accident can attest to this. You often have to endure physical, financial, and emotional difficulties before … Read more
The thought of meeting with a workers’ compensation attorney for the first time can be intimidating. Here’s what you can generally expect. One of the most critical steps you can take after suffering a workplace injury is to speak with an experienced workers’ comp attorney. Working with a seasoned workers’ comp attorney will generally make … Read more
Unfortunately, some workplaces injuries go unreported. Here is what you can do to ensure your employer reports your work-related injury. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2020 alone, there were 2.7 million workplace injury and illness cases. However, unfortunately, this figure doesn’t capture the actual frequency of workplace injuries because there are also … Read more
A second opinion often becomes important when the treating doctor gives misleading recommendations to favor the insurance company. It’s important to seek immediate medical attention after a workplace injury, even if you don’t experience pain or have visible injuries. An exhaustive medical assessment after a workplace injury will allow you to get the necessary medical … Read more
Whether you have worked for a few days or a few weeks as a temp, you are generally entitled to workers’ comp benefits if you are injured on the job. Temporary workers make up a big part of the national workforce. According to The American Staffing Association, around 16 million Americans work for organizations as … Read more