by Laura Lanzisera | Jan 15, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, approximately 3-6% of all adults in the U.S. suffer from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. That’s about 15 million people. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is not only a common workplace injury; it can also lead to a workers’...
by Laura Lanzisera | Jan 7, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
While many people assume that their employer pays workers’ compensation directly, it’s actually an insurance company that pays out benefits to employees injured on the job. And, like any other type of insurance company, whether it’s one handling home repairs or auto...
by Laura Lanzisera | Dec 13, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, is an organization that helps ensure safe and healthy working conditions. Created by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and acting under the US Department of Labor, OSHA sets and enforces safety...
by Laura Lanzisera | Nov 19, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
Workplace injuries aren’t always obvious. Sometimes, a fall or strain that seems minor at first starts to feel worse as the days go by and the injury is left untreated. In other cases, a workplace injury is so disruptive to daily life it’s easy to overlook the...
by Laura Lanzisera | Nov 19, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, is probably best known as the division of the U.S. Department of Labor that checks up on job sites. It informs workers of their rights under the Occupational Safety and Health Act and helps ensure those...
