Construction accidents are some of the most complicated cases when it comes to workers’ compensation.
From huge mobile equipment such as cranes to objects falling from heights, construction workers face on-the-job hazards every day. Construction sites are often fraught with dangers of various kinds. From huge mobile equipment such as cranes to objects falling from heights, construction workers face on-the-job hazards every day. A serious risk that construction workers face is … Read more
Hispanic constructions workers may be prone to more work-related injuries due to safety disparities. Anyone can get injured at the workplace, including those who work in corporate offices and retail stores. However, there are certain classes of workers that are more prone to work-related injuries. According to a report released by the National Institute for … Read more
Crane accidents often involve extensive property damage and severe injuries and death. Crane accidents occur at construction sites and large manufacturing units. What are the legal rights of the workers injured in a crane accident? Types of Workers at Risk According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, the following workers are most likely to be involved in a crane accident: … Read more
The construction industry is one of the top three industries that accounts for the largest number of work related traumatic brain injuries (TBI). The construction industry is one of the largest providers of employment in almost all of the U.S. states. Due to the nature of the work, however, construction workers are more likely than any … Read more
Many workers have to spend a large part of their workday outdoors irrespective of the weather and temperature conditions outside. These workers include: These workers spend a lot of time in extreme heat and are obviously at a higher risk of heat-related injuries especially during the peak of summers. Workers who suffer heat stroke or … Read more
Workers who are most vulnerable for a work-related injury may also have a difficult time receiving workers’ compensation benefits. A new study conducted by NIOSH and the American Society of Safety Engineers shows that young, Hispanic immigrants are at the highest risk for suffering a work-related injury. Especially when they are employed by small companies. … Read more