Category: Work Injury

Every year the construction industry tops the charts of most dangerous industries to work in when it comes to employees getting injured. Tens of thousands of construction workers are seriously injured at work-related accidents every year. Hundreds of construction workers suffer work-related fatalities every year. One of the significant accidents that can happen on a construction site involves crane accidents. Often, large construction sites will employ the use of massive cranes. You can see cranes on top of skyscrapers that[…] Read More

Construction work is inherently dangerous, but that does not mean cannot prevent accidents – even on dangerous equipment like scaffolding. Scaffolds serve an important purpose on any construction site, but they also present dangers to workers. Whether someone slips and falls off a scaffold or the scaffolding collapses, injuries can be life-threatening. Tips to Stay Safe on Scaffolding Here are some tips to help you stay safe while working on and around scaffolding. Always be aware of your surroundings Always[…] Read More

Often, before a new structure can be constructed, another must be torn down. Buildings and other structures can be deconstructed piece by piece, mechanically destroyed with bulldozers and other equipment, or demolished using explosives. All of these demolition methods are inherently dangerous and pose a risk of catastrophic injuries to everyone on site. These injuries can leave workers with long-term or permanent pain and disability. Learn more about the risks of demolition projects and what to do if you are[…] Read More

Truck drivers face many health risks beyond vehicle accidents. Occupational demands and tight, sometimes unreasonable deadlines for deliveries put truck drivers at an elevated risk for some serious and ongoing injuries. If you are a truck driver and you have been injured at work, you may be able to collect benefits under your employer’s workers’ compensation policy. However, getting these benefits can be more challenging and complicated than initially meets the eye.         1.  Repetitive Motion Injuries[…] Read More

Over the past few years, more and more Americans are looking to gig work, either as supplemental income or full-time employment. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are currently over 21 million gig workers in the country today. However, depending on how you define a “gig worker,” there are likely more than that. That is because it is difficult to determine between an employee and a gig worker, as each state has their own definition. Employees of a[…] Read More

Factory work can be physically grueling. Although many strides in safety training have been made over the years, factory and manufacturing work still leads in frequency of workplace injuries. It is no wonder that Amazon warehouse workers are susceptible to injury. It may be surprising to learn that Amazon workers are injured at a higher rate than similar companies. A study by the Strategic Organizing Center (SOC), which is organized by labor unions, found that Amazon warehouse workers are subjected[…] Read More

No matter the nature of your job, a slip and fall is a common workplace accident to stay aware of. Slip and fall accidents lead to many different injuries, ranging from minor sprains to severe and debilitating injuries. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) found that slip and fall accidents in the workplace are one of the top causes of injury and death. There are several reasons that can cause a slip and fall, but the most[…] Read More

There are a myriad of injuries you could suffer at work, regardless of your job.  One of the most common work injuries is perhaps one of the lesser talked about: nerve damage.  Nerve damage can happen to anyone and can range from temporary numbness to a debilitating and catastrophic injury.  Should you suffer nerve damage at work, it may be difficult to determine an amount of a workers’ compensation claim because the symptoms and effects of nerve damage differ from[…] Read More

Over the past decade, it has become readily apparent in the United States that we have a sleeping problem. There have been repeated reports on the fact that Americans are getting less and less sleep. In addition, the sleep that they do get is not quality sleep. This national problem can cause more issues than just having a grumpy morning at work. Sleep-deprived workers are more prone to being injured at work. Sleep deprivation has many causes, and experts state[…] Read More