Roofing is a demanding profession. Workers have to perform physically demanding tasks including removing the old roofing materials, replacing boards and then slowly adding the new roofing. The projects often require roofers to work at a break-neck speed, and schedules...
Every week, you can count on a paycheck for all of the hard work that you do. You need that income to pay your bills and support your family. Your job may be the source of your income, but it is also a major source of personal risk. All it takes is a violent outburst...
When you clock in at your place of work, you look forward to making your contribution to the economy in return for your paycheck. Unfortunately, accidents happen; when they do, the outcome can be devastating. If you are hurt while doing what you are hired to do, you...
Getting hurt anywhere is never the best of experiences. Things can get even more complicated if the injury happens at work. Fortunately, if your injury is work-related, then you may pursue a workers’ compensation claim to help offset the financial burden of treating...
Work-related injuries result in millions of lost production days for companies across the U.S. every year. Not only that, but workplace injuries also impact the lives of workers and the overall success of businesses. Due to the huge impact workplace accidents have,...
Across the year, there are always numerous construction projects going on across Fairfax, Virginia. While this is good news in terms of jobs and development for the area, there are some drawbacks. Even the safest building sites contain some safety hazards. Sites that...
Myths about workers' compensation may prevent people from making claims or getting the benefits that they really need. For example, some people wrongly assume that workers' compensation is only available to those hurt in a major accident. If someone does get hurt in a...
Injured workers and those who develop work-acquired illness can claim workers' compensation benefits. The whole point of workers' compensation is to protect workers from financial devastation due to their employment and the companies that employ them from liability....
Typically, chefs and other kitchen staff do not play a front-facing role. Customers get to enjoy food that has been prepared for them without seeing the hard work that went into creating the dish. Not only do cheffing and other kitchen roles require hard work, but...
If you are hurt or develop an illness as a result of your work, you may consider filing a workers’ compensation claim so you can get the financial benefits you need to pay your treatment costs and other damages. However, before filing a workers’ comp claim, you need...
