Workers’ Compensation

In some situations, workers get injured due to the fault of someone else. It could be the employer’s fault, or it may be a coworker who makes a mistake on the job. The person who suffers the injury didn’t do anything wrong but was simply an innocent victim. They...

Workers' compensation is a crucial form of protection for employed adults. Jobs can easily lead to injuries and work-acquired medical conditions. Many workers' compensation claims begin with a specific incident on the job. Someone might make unintentional contact with...

You may know you can claim workers’ compensation if injured in a workplace accident. For instance, if a forklift runs over you while you are working in a warehouse, or you fall from a ladder while changing the lightbulb in your office. But what about all those other...

If you are injured at work then you should see a doctor. Not only can they give you appropriate advice, but their notes will be crucial to your workers’ compensation claim. Yet you might also want to ask questions about your injury and how best to recover from it on...

Even for workers who don’t have to work at heights, falls are a serious injury risk. Workers can be hurt in slip-and-fall accidents or they could trip and fall on a staircase or in a cluttered workplace. Even these types of short falls can lead to serious injuries....

Being a nurse is not only a noble profession, but it is also a demanding job that often requires lifting heavy objects and people. Unfortunately, accidents can happen during a shift, and many nurses wonder what to do if they get injured lifting a patient. Health and...

Working as wait staff in a restaurant is challenging. It requires long hours on your feet, memorizing daily specials and complicated orders and carrying heavy trays. It can also be highly rewarding for the right person. Still, it's crucial for wait staff to be aware...

If you’re on the job and you get injured in a car accident, you’re likely covered by workers’ comp benefits. In some occupations, auto accidents are the main way that workers get hurt. This could include delivery drivers, semi-truck drivers, police officers, road...

Electric linemen perform critical tasks that help to ensure the maintenance and repair of electrical power systems. However, their job is filled with dangers. The onus is on any particular power company or contracting company to provide the safest work environment...

A workplace accident may cause you to suffer from a disability or illness. This disability or illness may make you eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits may cover your medical expenses, lost wages and other financial difficulties. You may need to...