Willful workplace violations. Those are words that no family wants to hear after the death of a loved one. They mean that the employer knew that there were violations of safety regulations and did nothing about them. These violations could be as simple as not guarding...
Month: December 2016
Will my trip-and-fall claim be covered by workers’ compensation?
An employer could argue that a slip-and-fall accident shouldn't be something he should be held liable for if the employee was behaving negligently or if there was no negligence on the part of the employer. For example, if you trip and fall over your own two feet, is...
What you should know about musculoskeletal conditions
Workplace injuries cost employers money and cause employees to suffer. Fortunately, some injuries can be reduced or eliminated with the use of ergonomics in the workplace.Americans spend around 2,000 hours a year at work, so workplaces need to be a safe, ergonomic...
Man killed in tragic creek accident at construction site
Construction workers are exposed to hazards almost every day. They often perform tasks that are dangerous, such as building bridges at a height or wading into cool or frigid waters to do repairs. When safety protocols are followed, there should be no accidents. If a...