Protecting You During Trying Times
Driving a truck involves far more than just the long hours on the road. Even though truck drivers have a reputation for having the grit to drive thousands of miles to get to a destination on time, when they are injured on the job it can turn deadly. The combination of...
If you get injured on the job, your first priority should be to file a workplace accident report. Why report an injury immediately? For starters, not reporting it on time may cause you to lose your workers’ comp benefits. In most states, industrial injuries must be...
Every year in the US, there are nearly 3 million injuries and illnesses that occur in the workplace. Although the majority of these are nonfatal, they can still result in pain, suffering, lost wages, and financial hardship. Were you injured at your place of...
Have you ever been injured at work? If not, you’re lucky. Workplace injuries are all too common, especially in industrial environments like factories and construction sites. CBS News reports that a workplace injury happens every 7 seconds in the U.S. The Occupational...
You always follow the safety protocols at work. This time, you’re working in a particularly dangerous environment, and an accident happens that just couldn’t be avoided. Now you’re out of work with a severe injury that leaves you wondering how you can get compensated...
If you were involved in an accident at the workplace, you could be entitled to compensation. But you’ll be busy caring for your injuries, missing time from work, and paying bills without a paycheck. Because of this, navigating your legal rights can sink on your...
Around 58% of people say they trust strangers more than their own boss. You’re probably wondering, “Can I sue my employer for negligence?” The answer is a resounding “yes.” At least 53% of Americans are unhappy with their job. Having a negligent boss takes that...
An injury makes everyone anxious, but not knowing what you’re going to do about work adds to that anxiety. If you were injured at work, don’t fret. You have the right to treatment and compensation for time off. Your employer can’t fire you for using your rights and...
Going back almost 100 years ago, the worker and employer dynamic surrounding an industrial accident was extremely different compared to what it is today. Just 90 years ago, if you were injured on the job, the only option you had in order to get what you deserved was...