Injured Workers Should Not Stand Alone
Many people assume that you are covered under workers' compensation for injuries in a car accident as long as you are on the clock when the accident occurred. If you get into an accident, you get compensation for medical bills, lost wages and other such costs. It's...
An amputation injury at work can change your life forever. It's one of the most severe injuries you can ever suffer, and it can lead to a permanent disability. It's all too common in industries using power tools, hydraulic presses and other heavy equipment. If you do...
Three people were hurt in California when a rebar tower apparently collapsed without warning. Reports claim that the tower weighed around 1,000 pounds. While all three people did survive the collapse, the injuries to at least one person are considered critical. It...
You know that you have a dangerous job working in the construction industry. You constantly work around heavy machinery, you work at heights and you work with power tools. Accidents happen. You have seen people suffer serious and even life-threatening injuries. That's...
A compression fracture in your spine is likely going to lead to some serious back pain. For some, this is a sharp and sudden pain at the time of injury. For others, the pain slowly gets worse over time and will never go away. No matter what, it is important to seek...
You often hear that construction is one of the most dangerous industries or that the workers face the highest risks. This is true. However, it is important to remember that workers have very different jobs within this industry. These jobs can change the actual risk...
The best workplaces are the safest. Most workers in offices and sites where safety is a major concern know that protection starts with leadership and continues down to everyday actions by everyone on site. Companies with high-risk activities like construction and...
Ladders are one of the most commonly used pieces of equipment on a construction site. They can also be incredibly dangerous if not used properly. Construction workers of all experience levels should know the safest ways to use a ladder so they do not wind up suffering...
The human spine is an impressively intricate system. Many different discs, called vertebra, all work together with complex muscle systems, nerves and fascia to help you twist, turn, lift and stand upright. Your spine also helps transfer information from your brain to...
Suffering an injury on the job is never an easy situation with which to deal. You will need to seek medical treatment and then continued care if the injury is serious enough. You will then need to file for workers' compensation benefits. There's plenty for you to...
