Category Archives: Workplace Accidents
Have You Been Harmed By Exposure To Hazardous Materials?
No one goes to work expecting to become seriously ill simply by doing their job. Nevertheless, when employers are negligent with regard to hazardous materials, unsuspecting workers may experience exposures that lead to long term health issues. If you have been harmed in this way, an experienced local personal injury attorney may be able… Read More »
Don’t Be A Victim To Forklift Mishaps
Believe it or not, seven in ten workplace accidents are completely avoidable; that’s according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The fact of the matter is that with proper training and by implementing reasonable safety procedures, businesses can avoid the lion’s share of workplace accidents that plague the nation. That being said,… Read More »
Construction Site Accidents and Liabilities
If you work on a construction site, you are well aware of the fact that there are a lot of moving parts all the time. Additionally, there are more than a few inherently hazardous conditions, from dizzying heights to sharp objects, heavy equipment to electrical exposures. Sometimes chemical or gas exposures put workers at… Read More »
Filing a Third Party Claim in Addition to Workers’ Compensation
If you’ve been injured on the job, chances are you’ve filed a claim through Workers’ Compensation. If all goes according to plan, your medical costs will be covered, and you’ll receive roughly two-thirds of your weekly salary while you’re out of work. But does that really cover everything it should? Perhaps you’ve considered the… Read More »
