Workers’ Compensation

In many personal injury cases, there is a statute of limitations that must be considered when determining when to file that case. Waiting too long can exceed this deadline and mean that a case can no longer be started, regardless of the evidence within that case or if...

Anyone can get injured at work regardless of the industry. If this happens to you, filing a workers' compensation claim may be your best option. The injury may affect your ability to work or result in long-term health complications. Thus, you need your daily and...

Professional auto mechanics and technicians face unique risks. It’s critical that they be provided with – and use – the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) like goggles and gloves. It’s also crucial to observe all safety protocols, including ensuring that...

When people talk about job hazards, one of the biggest industries and most common professions often gets left out of the conversation. People talk about the risks of offshore oil professionals and forestry workers, both of which are groups with elevated job fatality...

Individuals discussing the most dangerous professions would almost never include the culinary arts on their list. Although restaurants exist in nearly every community and thousands of people work in the hospitality industry across the state, many people fail to...

Many workers find the process of getting workers' compensation benefits to be stressful and intimidating. They worry about damaging their relationships with their employers and struggle to understand how to navigate the process. It is common for those with minor...

Regardless of what job you have or what industry you work in, a significant concern for office workers to construction workers is back pain. In fact, this is one of the biggest contributors to lost work hours across the country. Back pain is also the second main...

Workers can get hurt in all sorts of situations. Whether you work at an elementary school where you can get hit in the face with a softball or at a retail facility where a pallet full of merchandise could fall on your foot and break multiple bones, you may need...

If you drive for work, you could get injured while out on the road. It could happen whether you drive the vehicle full-time or just drive the equipment van to the start of each day’s job.  Your first thought might be, “What will my boss say when they find out I...

Whether you’re a career chef or a student doing a bit of washing up for beer money, you need to take care. Commercial kitchens are full of dangers that could leave you unable to work. Here are some to be aware of: Hot items Some restaurants keep burners lit for the...