The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that more than 1.3 million U.S. workers work each day in spaces that routinely expose them to large amounts of asbestos. Shown to be a carcinogen, asbestos has long been associated with the...
Worker’s compensation laws lay out benefits that are available to employees injured on the job. They include lost wages and medical expenses. These laws serve to support employees who are injured on the job and potentially caught off guard with mounting expenses and...
Suffering injury on the job is a common occurrence today, but not everyone truly understands the options at their disposal when that does occur. Filing a a workers compensation claim is really just one avenue of recovery for those who have been injured while working....
Workers who suffer serious injury on the job are often put at a considerable disadvantage. Firstly, your workplace is your source of income. An injury can hamper your ability to secure that income. Secondly, seeking damages through workers compensation can be a...
If you’ve been injured on the job, filing a workers’ compensation claim can be a daunting task. Unfortunately, the process doesn’t always go smoothly, and your claim may be denied. Understanding what happens next and knowing your options can help you...
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