There are many ways you could injure your knee at work. You could do so in a vehicle crash by lifting something heavy, a fall, an accident with a power tool, something striking your knee or more. It can also happen due to the daily strain your job puts on your body....
Workplace Injuries
Sustaining an injury while traveling for an employer
Workers injured while traveling for their employer may have a right to receive workers' compensation for any harm or damages they incur. It does not usually matter where an accident takes place; an individual may seek a remedy from an employer for an injury sustained...
Workplace burns: They can be prevented with good safety programs
Burns have the potential to damage your body so significantly that it can be nearly impossible to heal. Those who suffer from severe burns may be unable to sweat correctly, have no sensation due to nerves being destroyed and may need a lifetime of care.Fortunately,...
What kind of hazards lead to amputations?
No one who goes to work should ever have to worry about an amputation due to a workplace accident, but they do occur. Amputations are debilitating and considered to be one of the most severe workplace injuries. They can occur in a number of fields due to a variety of...
You can seek compensation for these common workplace accidents
There are many kinds of workplace accidents that take place in various situations, so it's important that you're always looking for ways to maintain your safety in your work environment. Some of the most common injuries that take place include repetitive motion...
Captain of fire and rescue team killed due to unsafe operation
When you or a loved one goes to work, there's always a risk of injuries. However, it's the job of your employer to keep those risks low. When safety procedures aren't followed, those who are hurt or the family of those who are killed can seek compensation through a...
Prevent amputations and seek compensation when you’re injured
Amputations caused by workplace accidents impact the victim in more ways than one. If the body part can't be reattached, the victim must suffer with the loss of fingers, toes, hands or other body parts. Nerve damage can result, leaving the victim in pain or struggling...
What are the main causes of workplace accidents?
The seven most common causes of workplace accidents include being overconfident, taking shortcuts, failing to perform cleaning and housekeeping duties, neglecting safety procedures, being distracted, starting a task before fully understanding what is required, and...
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...
2 workers hurt in highway accident in North Carolina
When someone you love is hurt at work or killed in a workplace accident, workers' compensation benefits should kick in to help you and your family recover the financial losses you face. From lost wages to covering funeral and medical costs, this coverage should help...