Workplace Injuries

Caterers provide a valuable service to people who want to enjoy a nice culinary experience without having to go to a restaurant. These professionals often work long hours doing difficult work.  There are considerable risks that come with this type of work. Catering...

As a whole, nobody gets into nursing as a profession unless they’re caring and compassionate toward others and committed to their work – because it is not an easy job. While nursing can be highly rewarding, nurses are actually at a very high risk of workplace...

Were you injured or developed an illness while working? Then you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, which can help cover medical bills and lost wages.  Before you make a claim, here are a few things you should know: File a claim within the statute of...

Winter in Missouri, with its frigid temperatures and unpredictable weather, presents unique challenges for workers, particularly those working outdoors or in unheated environments. Understanding the causes of worker injuries during this season is crucial for...

If you have a teen who works part-time during the school year or gets a job over winter and summer breaks, you may not have realized that if they become injured or ill because of their work, they’re eligible in most cases to receive workers’ compensation benefits....

With some occupations, such as working in the construction industry, the injury risks are clear. Construction workers can fall from heights, be injured by power tools and much more. But what about something like nursing? This seems like it would be a safer occupation...

People often consider the construction industry to be the most dangerous one in the United States. They will note that there are more fatal accidents and workplace deaths in construction than in any other industry. They claim that this is where the greatest risk lies....

Workplace injuries happen all the time. If you sustain an injury at work, or while advancing your employer’s interests, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. To pursue the benefits you deserve, however, you need to understand exactly what you are...

Every year, multiple Pennsylvania workers suffer on-the-job injuries and illnesses. While some of these situations are obvious, others are subtle, like years of exposure to vibrations. However, extended exposure to vibration caused by repetitive motions, handheld...

You can receive workers' compensation benefits if you are injured on the job. Your benefits include medical treatment coverage, including prescriptions, medical devices, and even medical-related travel.  However, you may have questions about your rights and...