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Construction Work Injuries: What to Do After Being Hurt
Working on a construction site comes with it's fair share of danger. Between heavy machinery, welding, beams, building from a harness, and so much more... there are plenty of potential construction work injuries that doctor's offices see each year. OSHA works...
read moreOccupational Disease Claims: A Rare, Yet Serious Occurrence
A worker's compensation claim can be filed for any number of reasons. In short, it it's a result of your job, whether a broken bone, ankle sprain, or even a disease— you can file a claim. While a broken bone or sprain is fairly easy to treat, a disease is something...
read moreDefective Drugs: Cause and Liability
Every single person, thing, and technology, is subject to failure every now and then. While inconvenient, we expect that we will face issues every now and then. However, what about when that failure leads to injury or death? When it comes to defective drugs, such as...
read moreLoss of Trade Compensation: Payment for Permanent Injury
Loss of trade compensation, in terms of worker's comp, refer to compensation paid out to a worker that can no longer fulfill their work duties as a result of an accident. Trade compensation is a type of worker's comp benefit to assist those in this specific case. But...
read moreMaking your Work Return after Work Injury: What Do I Need to Know?
Getting back to work after a work injury can be difficult, painful, and time consuming. Furthermore, you're likely wondering what the requirements are for returning to work. Who do I have to tell? Will I still receive necessary medical care? And can I request light...
read moreHow Employers Discourage Worker’s Comp Claims & Make You Think Twice Before Filing
When it comes to worker's compensation claims, your employer and their insurer likely try to avoid them at all costs. After all, these claims can be costly, time consuming, and they're losing an employee for some amount of time. For these reasons, among others, many...
read moreIndependent Medical Exam: Why You, or Your Employer, Might Want One
If you face a work injury, and file a worker's compensation claim, there are a few steps that you might have to take to verify the injury, as well as the treatment plan. For the most part, there will likely be a designated doctor that the employer will send all...
read moreTaxing Worker’s Compensation Benefits: What’s the deal?
When filing for a worker's compensation claim, we know that you have plenty of questions. From getting proper treatment, to getting proper compensation, and keeping your job intact after such a difficult time. In short, there's a lot, both mentally and physically,...
read moreInjury on Friends’ Property? Save your friendship, wallet, and health
If you face an injury on your friends' property, you might find yourself in an awkward situation. After all, you didn't mean to get injured, especially at your friends' house. But, accidents do happen, as they say. So, what can you do when your health is at stake, you...
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