Did you have a car accident while you were working? Many people consider workplace accidents to be just events that occur in the work area, but if a person suffers an accident while driving a car during work hours it is also considered a workplace accident and you are eligible Continue Reading
Common Workplace Injuries: Overexertion and Work Injuries
One of the most common injuries reported by workers is overexertion on the job. Overexertion often includes injuries caused by repetitive motion, heavy lifting in the workplace, or stressing and straining muscles and joints due to required job duties. Every day across the country, people get up and head to Continue Reading
INJURED AT WORK
Injured at Work: “Accidents that occur due to work are considered an accident at work. According to the laws of a region, any injury that a person suffers suddenly and violently due to or on the occasion of work, and that causes disability or death and also those that occur Continue Reading
Amputation Lawsuits in Personal Injury Lawsuits Personal injuries
An amputation involves the removal of or part of a limb: An arm, hand, finger, leg, foot, or toe. Today there are nearly two million Americans who have had a limb amputated. Of course, some of these amputations occurred due to disease or military combat. Only when the amputation is Continue Reading
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How to Make a Workers Compensation Claim
Worker’s compensation is a kind of insurance that pays for a person’s injuries while at work. The benefits include medical and wage replacement benefits. However, a worker must waive their right to sue their employer to receive these benefits. To qualify for these benefits, you must have a job that Continue Reading
Can a Wrongfully Injured Employee Sue His Employer?
All injured workers are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, regardless of who is to blame. Medical expenses, such as doctor visits, physical therapy, and medication, are typically covered by benefits. Vocational rehabilitation may also be part of workers’ compensation. If an employee is unable to work due to an injury Continue Reading