A degloving injury sustained in the workplace raises immediate and long-term considerations. Emergency medical treatment is the first priority. After that stage, questions often arise regarding the next steps. As treatment continues, attention often shifts to...
Installing, repairing and maintaining water, gas and drainage systems has its challenges. Plumbers face numerous risks when working. Many companies employ safety measures to protect their employees, but some fail to do so. Here are four common occupational hazards...
The job of a roofer is not an easy one. Roofers must be able to carry heavy roofing shingles up and down ladders. They have to be both quick and sturdy on their feet and able to use basic roofing tools. They also have little protection from the elements, whether it is...
If you work cleaning motels and hotels here in Virginia, you do lots of heavy lifting, twisting and bending -- every shift. Each mattress you flip and bed you make adds more strain to your back. Eventually, it will all catch up with you, and your body will rebel. Or,...
Workers’ compensation protects employees and businesses at the same time. Most employers have an obligation to carry workers’ compensation insurance. The company that carries workers’ compensation coverage receives indemnification from direct liability for worker...
Workplace injuries can be the result of many different situations. Sometimes, companies fail to maintain equipment or to provide safety gear. Professionals hurt in such circumstances often recognize that they have the right to file a workers' compensation claim....
You got hurt on the job and didn’t tell your boss until later. Maybe because you felt fine at first or thought you could tough it out. In Virginia, however, reporting that injury in time matters a lot. This blog walks you through what the law requires, why delays can...
When someone loses their life in a workplace accident, the family left behind often faces not only grief but also financial struggles. Workers’ compensation provides death benefits to help with these losses, but the real question is whether those benefits are truly...
You were injured in a workplace accident and successfully applied for workers’ compensation benefits. Does it mean that your hands are tied and you can’t earn an income until you’ve fully recovered? Will working jeopardize your benefits? If you have such concerns,...
An injury on the job can be a frustrating setback. Professionals in the middle of a shift or a major project may have to leave to undergo medical treatment. If the injury is severe enough, they may not be able to return to work for some time. Occasionally, the...
