Construction accidents are some of the most complicated cases when it comes to workers’ compensation.
St. Louis Construction workers are at high risk of injury and fatality due to construction site work conditions. There are various types of accidents that can cause fatalities during construction work, but there are four most commonly associated with fatalities in the construction industry. St. Louis work comp lawyers urge workers to be extra careful … Read more
According to OSHA, more than 70 workers were killed in 2011 as a result of being backed over by a construction vehicle. A backover accident takes place when a vehicle that is backing up hits a worker who is walking, standing, or kneeling behind the moving vehicle. These types of incidents can occur in a … Read more
There are several factors that can cause a crane collapse and lead to severe job-related injuries. Crane collapses are responsible for causing considerable damage to persons and property. Due to the fact that cranes can tower hundreds of feet into the air, they are capable of causing injuries and damage over a widespread area. It … Read more
Employees that suffer burns in the workplace are significantly effected financially, as well as physically. Burns injuries can result from a workplace accident occurring in various occupations. A worker may be exposed to an environment in which flammable materials or volatile chemicals are used. Electrical burns can occur in workplaces where workers have to work … Read more
Many companies fail to provide appropriate safety equipment and training mandated by OSHA. Workplace injuries can result from one-time incidents such as falls, equipment failures, and vehicle accidents, or from cumulative trauma or prolonged exposure to hazardous chemicals. Some types of workers, particularly those working the oil fields are exposed to highly toxic chemicals and … Read more
Workers that are required to work outside in the cold can suffer a number of cold stress workplace injuries. Worker injuries can manifest even in the simplest of ways, yet they can have severe consequences. Common cold stress injuries and related complications can affect workers, especially those working in cold working conditions or in frigid … Read more