Do you believe that the arthritis you’re battling is a result of the job you’ve been performing for years now? Do you feel that the medical bills are stacking up for an injury you had nothing to do with? If so, then you need to learn all you can about…
Experiencing an injury can be a scary, life-changing time. It can be even more frightening when it happens at work or impacts your ability to do your job. The purpose of workers’ comp is to help you when you get injured on the job. However, navigating a workers’ compensation situation can be…
If you have suffered a workplace injury and are offered a settlement, you need to know your options. Most settlements are in a lump-sum, but some injured workers opt for structured payments. In the U.S., there were almost 900,000 workplace injuries in 2019! When it comes to the average workers’ comp…
In 2019, nearly 900,000 people were injured on the job in some way. Work injuries are injuries, illnesses, or accidents that happen when working or related to your work. They can cost people and companies pockets of money. But you should know what the most common work injuries are so you can avoid them…
Workers get hurt more often than you think. In 2019, a worker died from a work-related injury every 99 minutes. Millions of more suffered from non-fatal yet debilitating injuries. Workers’ compensation provides benefits for employees at their lowest moments and can furnish life-saving medical care. But not all workers receive benefits…
Over 5,000 workers died in a single year in 2019, OSHA reports. That’s a shocking 15 deaths every day! According to OSHA, the top three workplace violations leading to work-related injuries or death include a general lack of communication around hazards and, specific to the construction industry, failure to install fall…
Compared to a decade ago, the number of lawyers in the US has increased by 14.5%. With so many lawyers available, it can sometimes feel like a struggle to find the right one. How do you find the best workers’ comp lawyer for your case? Hiring the right workers’ comp lawyer is…
So, you suffered an on the job injury or believe your medical condition is related to your work duties. Work injuries do occur and are more common than you might think. Many workers will suffer some form of a work-related injury during their working lives. You may drive a vehicle…
Imagine that you land the job of your dreams, and you’re off to a good start. But you suffer an injury on the job, and you need some financial help to recover. Before you choose the first lawyer in Augusta that you find, consider a few things. Make sure the…
Workplace injuries are quite common and a large portion of those incidents are eye injuries. According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 2,000 workers in the United States sustain a work-related eye injury each day. When these types of situations occur, the injured party usually requires extensive medical treatment. Therefore, worker’s…
