Have you been injured at work? You may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits could provide you with medical coverage and lost wages while you recover from your injuries. However, your benefits could be denied. There are a few common reasons...
For some employees, car accidents are one of the main risks that they face. For instance, some research indicates that crashes and collisions are one of the top reasons for workplace injuries. Those who suffer injuries could be truck drivers, taxi cab drivers, sales...
Professionals in a variety of different industries use power tools. Power tools help reduce the amount of manual physical labor at construction sites and manufacturing facilities. Workers can be more efficient when using power tools to perform repetitive functions....
Workers sometimes wonder what the most dangerous industries are, in part because they want to know what level of risk they face. How likely are they to be injured in a workplace accident? One way to look into this is simply by considering the number of fatal accidents...
Claiming compensation after a workplace injury is a right for most workers. The money should go to cover things such as their medical bills and the wages they lose while recovering. Yet, just because your employer has worker’s compensation insurance, that does not...
If you work in the food service industry, whether as a chef, waiter, fast food worker, kitchen assistant, dining room attendant/busser, cashier and so on, you may be susceptible to certain injuries. If you sustain an injury while working, your employer may be required...
Workers’ compensation in Virginia provides injured workers with certain protections and benefits. Injured employees who are eligible for workers’ comp can receive medical coverage and lost wages. Not everyone is eligible for workers’ comp. For example, employees...
Roofing requires a unique skill set because workers are always operating at great heights and navigating equipment to get on roofs in need of attention. Ultimately, roofers are regularly exposed to various safety hazards that can result in catastrophic injuries....
If you are an employee in a hazardous occupation, you deserve to have the correct personal protective equipment (PPE). In many cases, it’s mandatory. Your employer may have to provide you with the correct equipment so that you can do your job safely. Examples include:...
Virginia summers are characterized by high temperatures frequently exceeding 90 degrees and high humidity, which creates a challenging environment for construction workers. Workers and employers need to be aware of the risks that can lead to heat-related illnesses...
