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- What Are the Most Common Occupational Illnesses In The United States?
Aug 16, 2020
At the time when you absolutely least expect it, that’s when workplace accidents can happen. Despite all the precautions, OSHA regulations, and safety training requirements, workers get hurt. It’s a fact of life. Particularly in industrial environments such as factories and construction, some workplaces are just more accident-prone than others. But repetitive stress injuries, overexertion, and more can be suffered by office workers, as well. You are eligible for To pursue damages for occupational...Read More - Types of Compensation for Dog Bites
Aug 15, 2020
According to New Jersey law, victims suffering from dog bites are eligible for compensation recovery. The person bitten can possibly receive damages if they have been bitten by a dog whether they were on the dog owner’s property, lawfully in a private place, or in a public place. The viciousness of the dog does not particularly come into play. That, in essence, is what section 4:19-16 of the New Jersey Statutes refers to in a...Read More - Summer Weather Can Contribute To More Water Sports Injuries
Aug 15, 2020
In many instances, people experience a bit of cabin fever during colder months. Not everyone, after all, is particularly fond of 0°, snow, ice, and the cold weather activities that can go along with that type of weather – i.e., snowboarding, skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, etc. Once the weather starts to warm up, however, people begin looking forward to summer activities. Many of the activities that people enjoy during the summer months revolve around bodies...Read More - Knowing Your Rights To Workers’ Comp After A Construction Accident
Aug 14, 2020
On a daily basis, workplace hazards are faced by hard-working professional construction workers. These hazards can result in injuries that range from minor to deadly. Though employers and OSHA do their best to make sure that worksites are safe, accidents still happen. Couple complicated, heavy machinery with dangerous tools and just plain dumb luck, and you’ve got an invitation for inherent risk. There can be cause for major concern if basic safety standards are not...Read More - How To Collect Compensation For A Motorcycle Accident Injury
Aug 14, 2020
Motorcycle riders are a special breed. They love the openness of not being caged in a vehicle. If you prefer this mode of transportation, you’re likely fond of not only the fun but the great gas mileage, quick acceleration, the feeling of freedom, and more. Unfortunately, the chances of riders experiencing a motorcycle accident injury are great for any number of reasons. You may have a lot of questions if you’ve been involved in a...Read More - Did Insufficient Lighting Cause Your Slip And Fall Injury?
Aug 13, 2020
When it comes to a slip and fall injury, there can be any number of contributing factors. But as a specific cause of such injuries, one problem that is frequently overlooked is that of inadequate lighting. Do you believe that lighting may have been a factor in a Rather than look at all the reasons why slip and fall injuries happen, for now, let’s examine more closely the possibility of poor lighting being involved...Read More - Claiming Compensation After A Car Accident
Aug 13, 2020
Every day, you have places to go, people to see, and things to do. How do you get to the location of most of the things on your list? You drive. When you get behind the wheel, one of the furthest things from your mind might be the fact that you could be involved in an accident. As dangerous as vehicles are, however, it’s something you should think about. As a driver, you are required...Read More - COVID-19 Pandemic: Easier Access To Workers’ Compensation In Many States
Jun 25, 2020
Certain states, as of late, have made it easier for employees to claim However, whether or not this applies specifically to your state (or your profession) should be researched rather than being automatically assumed. Below we will show some jobs/industries that are currently covered while legislators are putting the new provisions into effect. First, however, let’s take a closer examination of how this is all being put together. Concerns Being Addressed Under the presumption...Read More - Fight For Your Workers’ Comp Rights During And After COVID-19
Jun 25, 2020
There can be little doubt that the country is in crisis. As businesses are forced to abide by closures and cutbacks, many employees are furloughed, laid off, and fired. Currently, and gradually, certain businesses are being allowed to reopen. Regardless, extreme conditions exist in the workplace. Once employees leave work, what are they bringing home to friends and family? What have they been exposed to while working? The question of workers’ comp rights during and...Read More - The Impact Of COVID-19 On Workers’ Comp Claims
May 28, 2020
In many ways, businesses are being challenged like never before by the ongoing COVID-19 workers’ comp claims Increased administrative burdens Higher overall costs Greater claims frequency Claims Sources With fewer people working during the pandemic, one would think that To promote social distancing, remote working models have been transitioned to by many businesses. But not all businesses have the ability to do so. Still working in close quarters are workers in industries such...Read More