Year: 2018

Kitchen countertops made from engineered stone such as quartz are beautiful to look at and easy to clean. But that aesthetic and functionality come at a heavy price. That’s because countertop fabrication workers risk exposing themselves to silicosis, a lung disease...

Workers’ compensation helps cover any medical costs employees might face following a work-related injury or illness. But workers’ compensation does more than pay for hospitalization fees. It can also help pay for any wages an employee has lost if their injury or...

During the process of getting and receiving benefits from workers' compensation, you may have to see a qualified medical evaluator. A QME is a doctor that has met certain criteria and completed ongoing education through the system. If you need to see a QME, it helps...

Suffering a workplace injury or illness can put a serious dent in your savings. You expect that, as an employee, your workers' compensation will cover some or all of your medical expenses. However, workers’ comp investigations can take up to 90 days, and any further...

Workers need to report job-related injuries to their employer, who will then report the incident to their insurance provider. Injured employees may have difficulty securing appropriate compensation when employers fail to accomplish this task. Furthermore, they might...

Toxic exposure is a severe problem that could lead to serious ailments that require extensive medical care. Workers in specific industries are more prone to contracting dangerous substances despite enforcing essential safety standards. Fortunately, workers'...