Workers’ Compensation

Employment comes with some degree of risk. Every job has different safety concerns for employees to address. Teachers and other educational professionals are at high risk of catching infectious diseases from their students, while retail workers may be at risk of...

Many careers are associated with a known degree of risk. Firefighters, construction professionals and others in high-risk careers could end up hurt or even dying because of their work. Workers' compensation helps reduce the financial risk that comes with employment by...

On-the-job injuries can force a worker to leave in the middle of a shift. Depending on the scenario, employers may have to call someone in, rework the plan for the day or cease certain operations that the employee usually handles. Both parties experience economic...

Everyone is at risk of accidents at their job. Still, some industries experience these events more frequently than others. Knowing if your job has an elevated risk of injuries can help you prevent future accidents. Additionally, it is wise to understand your rights...

Hospital workers treat individuals with various illnesses and injuries. While they’re doing their best to care for their patients, they also have to deal with some very dangerous risks associated with the job. While they can try to mitigate the danger they face while...

Workers can get hurt in very generic incidents, such as a slip-and-fall. They could also end up hurt due to unique job hazards, such as exposure to bodily fluids in a hospital or dangerous chemicals in a manufacturing facility. A worker who requires significant...

Construction workers have traditionally been viewed (accurately or not) as tall, muscular men. While that was never true of all people who’ve worked in that field over the years, it certainly isn’t now. Today, construction workers come in various shapes, sizes and...

Everybody has to shop somewhere, so retail employees are an invaluable part of the U.S. workforce. Unfortunately, they’re also exposed to a lot of occupational hazards, and injuries can occur for all kinds of reasons – especially during the holiday season when...

People obtain jobs as a way to support themselves and their families. However, sometimes what happens at work can make it much more difficult for an individual to continue earning a living. Workers in any profession can get hurt in an incident on the job or develop a...

The job of a professional house cleaner can be a demanding one, and it can be dangerous at times. For one, they are at risk of slip-and-fall accidents because of wet floors and other hazards. As a result, they might suffer injuries that could prevent them from working...