by MHK Attorneys | Aug 5, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
If you suffered an injury on the job, it is likely that you have considered filing for workers’ compensation. You may have read about the process involved in notifying your employer of your injury, filing a claim and obtaining benefits for medical expenses and...
by MHK Attorneys | Jul 27, 2019 | Construction Workers' Accidents, Workers' Compensation
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...
by MHK Attorneys | Jul 17, 2019 | Workers' Compensation, Workplace Injuries
The eyes might be the windows to the world, but they are also necessary when working in most any type of construction and similar work. Protecting one’s eyes should be of utmost importance. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that 2,000 U.S....
by MHK Attorneys | Jul 14, 2019 | Workers' Compensation, Workplace Injuries
Like employees for private organizations, those who hold federal government positions are at risk for workplace injuries. However, the way these employees receive benefits or compensation for such injuries is much different. Where private company employees turn to...
by MHK Attorneys | Jul 2, 2019 | Construction Workers' Accidents, Workers' Compensation
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...
by MHK Attorneys | Jun 30, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
Injured workers located in the Monroe County area turn to an attorney for help with a workers’ comp claim. Many reasons exist for choosing such an approach, each one unique to the injured person. Those dealing with workers’ compensation for the first time...
