by LPadmin123 | Sep 20, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
When you’ve been injured at work, it’s incredibly frustrating to learn that your workers’ compensation claim has been denied. It can feel as though someone doubts your word—your account of your injury—or that your employer is not on your side. Before you jump to...
by Laura Lanzisera | Sep 19, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
For employees who are injured on the job, one of the most common ways to pay for your medical bills and other daily expenses is through workers’ compensation. This state-based program provides insurance payments to employees who are injured and unable to perform their...
by Laura Lanzisera | Aug 14, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
While workplace fatalities have declined over the decades, there is still much to be done in ending preventable accidents. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were more than 5,000 accidental deaths in the US workplace in 2017. The Bureau defines...
by Laura Lanzisera | Aug 14, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
If you’ve set up a consultation with a workers’ compensation attorney, you’re already on the right track. Workers’ comp cases are complex, and many people make the mistake of trying to handle their own claims. Even worse, some people skip the process entirely,...
by Laura Lanzisera | Jul 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
When you think of hazardous workplaces, hospitals might not come to mind. Healthcare workers, after all, aren’t usually exposed to heights like those in the construction industry, or heavy equipment like agricultural workers. Still, in 2017, there were more reported...
by Laura Lanzisera | Jun 12, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
School is out, which means teens everywhere are earning their gas money with summer jobs. And while a summer job can be a great way to gain experience, save for school or help lighten family financial pressure, unfortunately, it also sometimes leads to on-the-job...
by Laura Lanzisera | May 10, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
Earlier this spring, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) teamed up with the Associated General Contractors of Georgia Inc., to host “safety stand downs” across the region. These voluntary 1-hour pauses gave industry...
by Laura Lanzisera | May 7, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
It’s no surprise that with longer daylight hours, more time outside, and more construction projects, summertime means a spike in workplace accidents. In fact, over nine years of study, the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries found that...
by Laura Lanzisera | Apr 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
Workers today are less likely to be injured on the job than they were a generation or two ago. Thanks in part to more stringent safety regulations and enforcement, 2.8 workplace injuries per 100 workers occurred in 2017—down from 10.9 per 100 in 1972, according to...
by Laura Lanzisera | Apr 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
When you’re looking for a new job, it’s easy to let safety considerations slide down your list of “musts.” After all, with compensation, commuting distance, and the opportunity for growth at play, safety can seem almost like an afterthought—something you assume any...
