Driving a truck can certainly be dangerous, and that starts with the risk of getting into an accident. According to some sources, the majority of accidents (75%) between trucks and cars are caused by the passenger vehicles. There may be as many as half a million of...
Every workplace has its share of hazards, and warehouses are no exception. If you suffer an injury that is related to your warehouse work, you may be eligible for compensation through your employer’s workers’ compensation program. If you work in a warehouse, it is...
Generally, employees cannot sue employers following a workplace accident. However, the same cannot be said of a third party whose negligence caused the accident. You can bring a personal injury claim against the negligent third party and recover damages. When can a...
Personal protective equipment is required for many industries. It includes things like clothing, boots, gloves and eyewear to help prevent on-the-job injuries. With workplace diversification greater than ever, new concerns about improperly fit eyewear have emerged....
One of the leading causes of workplace injuries is overexertion. As the name suggests, these injuries develop when a part of the body is subjected to work-related stress or strain. These injuries also develop when an employee performs the same routine over and over,...
Every day that you go to work, you risk getting hurt on the job. One of the most common injuries that people suffer from is a back injury, which can stop them in their tracks and require medical intervention. Back injuries range from aches and pains to devastating...
Waste collection is only one of the many occupations in the U.S. solid waste industry. Unfortunately, it is also one of the most hazardous, exposing workers to many potential risks. Most serious waste collector injuries happen under two types of circumstances—garbage...
Workers' compensation is a crucial benefit program for social stability. It protects those who work hard to support themselves from the risk of poverty because of their employment. Otherwise, the risk involved with many professions, like construction work, might...
Many workplace injuries are attributable to single incidents of workplace accidents like electrocution, a fall or even an auto accident. However, certain work-related injuries develop from the cumulative effects of repetitive motions or employee posture while at work....
You’re hurt at work in Pennsylvania (PA) and need ongoing medical care. Shortly after you notify your employer, your boss hands you a list of medical providers and tells you to pick one as your physician for the duration of your workers’ compensation claim. Is that...
