If it comes time to make a workers’ compensation claim, you hope that the process will be fast and efficient from start to finish. After all, you don’t want to wait around to receive the money you deserve. Unfortunately, there are times when workers’...
Avoid these Worker’s Compensation Claim Mistakes. If you were injured on the job (or became ill) and need to make a workers’ compensation claim, it is imperative to understand how the system works in your state. This can go a long way in helping you avoid...
Safety on the Construction Site There are a number of safety issues that construction workers face on the job that other workers do not. Some causes of construction worker injuries though, are very similar. Fatal Job Accidents In 2012, there were 4,175 worker deaths....
When it comes to dangerous work environments, construction is at the top of the list. In 2014, 20 percent of worker deaths were in construction. While OSHA (The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration) understands that many types of construction accidents...
A recent story out of Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, shows employers and employees the importance of signing contracts in a timely manner. Reportedly, an independent subcontractor hired as a painter for Lee’s Metal Roof Coatings & Painting in 2011 is entitled to...
Construction zones present many dangers to the people working in them. According to the Federal Highway Administration, in 2010, there were 576 fatalities because of work zone crashes. That amounts to one fatality every 15 hours. On June 25, at about 1:30 a.m., a...
