Category: Workers’ Compensation

When a work injury occurs, the employee, employers, and insurers tend to disagree about how the injury impacts work. Due to disagreements, impairment ratings are important tools that help all affected parties come to an agreement. This tool is typically used when establishing disability benefits or workers’ compensation. What is an Impairment Rating? An impairment… Read More »

Summer will soon be here and outdoor workers are can be seen everywhere, performing landscaping, outdoor maintenance, and other jobs that could not be completed during the colder months. This is a good time for these employees and their employers to recognize the importance of staying safe while working outdoors. Certain types of work are… Read More »

There are close to two million welders in the country, and around 562,000 employees are at risk for eye injuries each year. Employees that work with fabricated metal, commercial and industrial machinery, and computer equipment are at the highest risk. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that burns to the eye make up… Read More »

 Occupational hearing loss is an unfortunate risk for workers exposed to loud noises in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, construction, and entertainment, to name a few. Occupational hearing loss can also occur suddenly after physical trauma, like a blow to the head or sudden burst of air in the ear. The Centers for Disease… Read More »

The sixth annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction is a week-long event from May 6 to 10. The campaign is jointly sponsored by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), the National Safety Council, and other organizations. The campaign started in 2014, and millions of employees… Read More »

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that more than 5,000 workers suffer burns every year in the United States. Burns are complex injuries that are often incredibly painful and require extensive ongoing medical care to prevent infection and support healing. Some burns are so severe, they prevent workers from resuming their job duties.… Read More »

Workplace irritants that cause or complicate respiratory injuries or illness can seriously impact a workers’ ability to carry out their work duties. Certain work environments can actually ignite or exacerbate pre-existing respiratory illnesses, such as asthma, COPD, and emphysema. When these injuries or illnesses occur, affected workers may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Respiratory… Read More »

Work-related accidents happen every day. While many employees get out of accidents with injuries and a hospital stay, there are times when employees lose their lives due to a work-related accident or illness. Losing a loved one due to being injured on the job takes a serious toll on a family’s wellbeing, in addition to… Read More »

Degloving is one of the worst type of injuries. When such an injury occurs, the skin is literally “degloved” from the affected areas, so bone and muscle are frequently exposed. Even if the degloved area heals, it will likely never return to normal. A degloving injury is truly a catastrophic event. Degloving Injuries Technically, degloving… Read More »

Injured employees that receive workers’ compensation benefits can be faced with subrogation proceedings after they think their claim is completed. This can happen if a third party has liability for the injury. When this happens, the insurance company may initiate their own claim to receive payment from the liable party, since they might be entitled… Read More »