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…
Every single day that passes there is a hardworking individual dedicating their time, talent and skill to work. Depending on the level of hazard or harm, there’s likely a chance that this hardworking individual could experience an accident on the job leading to a workers’ compensation claim. Jobs can be…
Remote working, telecommuters and stay-at-home workplaces have become a new reality for many in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, an issue that many workers are juggling with is, what happens if you’re injured working from home? Will your employers’ workers’ compensation insurance still cover your injury, or will…
Each day, there are people who get injured in the workplace. Whether an employee has a slip-and-fall accident in the kitchen, an injury sustained over a long period of time due to working conditions (i.e., carpal tunnel syndrome or health issues from contaminated environments), or a car accident while on…
We all deserve the right to feel safe and secure in our respective workplaces. Unfortunately, however, the reality is that workplace injuries do happen and happen with surprising frequency. In these situations, employees should be able to rely on their employer’s legally required worker’s compensation insurance to help cover their injuries…
