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Could your workers’ compensation claim be denied?

If you suffer any type of injury on the job, there are two things you should immediately do. First, call for medical help and receive treatment and second, inform your employer about your accident and injuries. Taking these…

Workers’ compensation is there for you in the worst of times

You went to work and had a day much like any other. Only this time, your day didn’t end like you’d planned. Just as you were about to clock out for the day, you took on a final…

Your employer should accommodate your work injury on the job

Manufacturing workers risk injury every day at their jobs. All the moving parts and heavy machinery, as well as dangerous or abrasive chemicals are risk factors for employee accidents. Even those who try to do everything they can…

Understanding the Compassionate Allowance program

One thing you should understand as a person looking into obtaining Social Security Disability (SSD) is what a compassionate allowance is. The Compassionate Allowances program is designed to help quickly identify a disease or illness, making it faster…

What’s the primary right of workers?

As an employee, you have a right to work in a safe environment. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) covers most employers and employees in the private sector and provides regulations and oversight to keep workplaces safe.…

Better ergonomics make workplaces safer and more productive

You’ve worked in an office most of your life, and your employer still has the majority of the furniture he opened the business with. Over time, you’ve noticed that what was once a comfortable office has become worn.…

Fatal workplace injuries grow in the United States

In 2016, there were 5,190 fatal occupational injuries recorded by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This was a 7 percent increase in the number of reported fatal injuries in 2015, a significant concern. While the number of…

Hurting on the job: Repetitive strain and its effects

As an employee, it’s important for you to know then you’re able to obtain compensation for workplace injuries. If you’re working day after day at the same job, there is a potential that you could suffer from something…

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