Being able to work is fundamental to many citizens across Virginia. Often, gainful employment means that families can retain their homes and lead a healthy lifestyle. People often face many potential workplace hazards each day without succumbing to any harm....
A work injury can destabilize your life. You may be staring at substantial medical bills, mental anguish, and the possibility of not returning to your job, depending on the type of injuries you have. As such, it is essential to be aware of the steps to take following...
Whether you are an electrician who works in construction or a service professional who has spent two decades at the same fine dining establishment, your physical health is a big part of your ability to do your job. While the work you perform does require mental focus...
Most people realize that any job comes with some inherent dangers of injury. You also likely understand that some jobs are more dangerous than others. Some jobs are likely to leave workers with temporary injuries that they recover from in little time. In contrast,...
Men and women that are Spanish speakers have made major contributions in food service, transportation, construction and custodial services. These essential workers have the same rights to a safe and healthy work environment. When a Spanish speaker has the need of a...
Most Virginia employers must carry workers’ compensation insurance. It is no-fault insurance designed to cover you if you are injured while at work. So, it may seem surprising that some injured workers struggle to get the compensation they need because their employer...
Workers break bones frequently in incidents on the job in all kinds of work settings. You could fall from scaffolding or get struck by a forklift, leading to a fracture in your leg. Broken bones often require extensive medical intervention and rest for someone to...
Back injuries are a common reason people file workers’ compensation claims in Fairfax and other Virginia communities. As such, we talk about back injuries frequently in our blog. This time, we wanted to tell our readers about the many jobs and industries in our...
Construction workers have to do everything they can to remain safe. It’s up to their employer to ensure that this happens. Unfortunately, some construction companies try to skimp on safety gear. This can put the workers in great danger. One thing that all...
You get hurt at work because of an accident or your doctor diagnoses you with a work-related medical condition. You know that you will need support because you need to take time off to recover or you require expensive medical care. As an employee in Virginia, you have...
