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 | Jun 4, 2019 | Toxic Exposure, Workers' Compensation
Most of us don’t know exactly what hazards might be lurking in the workplace, especially if we don’t work in an industrial setting. It’s true that manufacturing jobs can be dangerous, as they often involve exposure to chemicals, high-powered...
by MHK Attorneys | Apr 24, 2019 | Workers' Compensation, Workplace Injuries
For whatever reason, a lot of people don’t take repetitive stress injuries seriously. Maybe it’s because they’re harder to conceptualize than sudden, traumatizing injuries. Maybe people assume the slow degeneration of your bones, muscles and tendons...
by MHK Attorneys | Apr 13, 2019 | Workers' Compensation, Workplace Injuries
When you think of the term “workplace injury,” what comes to mind is probably along the lines of a construction worker being struck by a mishandled object; a machine operator flipping the wrong switch; or a warehouse worker straining her back when a heavy...
