Getting hurt on the job is a serious concern for families and workers alike. If a worker is killed while on the job, it's the family left with unanswered questions and claims to file for compensation. Fortunately, workers' compensation generally takes care of families...
Month: July 2016
Stressed at work? You might have a case
If you're struggling with a mental illness, you know that you need as much help as someone with a physical ailment. Mental illnesses can cause real symptoms, like headaches, stomachaches, aches and pains and others.If you've ever been stressed at work, you might be...
Electrical injuries: You can be compensated
Electrical injuries hurt and scar the body in many ways that may not be apparent initially. When the electrical current passes through the body, it can cause skin burns, damage to the internal organs and cardiac arrhythmias. Much of the human body requires electric...
What can you do about unsafe working conditions?
If you go to work and discover that the floors are slick with water, the roofing on the facility is falling or collapsing, or other hazards are present, you'd expect your employer to take action. If he or she doesn't and ignores the problems, then you could be at risk...