Is Virginia’s Goodyear Plant Putting Workers at Risk for Fatal Workplace...
Earlier this month, an employee at Goodyear’s Danville plant in Virginia died in a workplace accident. According to the medical examiner’s office, the worker died from blunt injuries to the chest along...
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Medical Care Under Workers’ Comp
Ensuring you receive proper medical care while collecting workers’ compensation benefits can be difficult after an injury on the job. However, failing to follow workers’ comp procedures can lead to...
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Third Party Claim Lawsuits
Generally, employees cannot sue their employers for workplace injuries or occupational diseases if they receive workers’ compensation benefits. However, if a third party contributed to your on-the-job...
View ArticleHow Does Workers’ Compensation Apply to Construction Accidents?
As a construction worker, there might come a time when you are injured on the construction site. Depending on the employment situation at the time of the accident, you might qualify for workers’...
View ArticleWhat Benefits Can You Receive From a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
Workers’ compensation is a form of protection for employees. It is designed to provide you with compensation in the event you are injured at work. The type of compensation you receive from workers’...
View ArticleForklift Accidents on the Job Site: Who is at Fault?
Forklifts are used across the country on construction sites and in industrial warehouse settings. While a common fixture, they are not safe. In fact, it requires special training and certifications to...
View ArticleHow Third Parties Affect Construction Accident Claims
As a construction worker, you know that safety at work is critical. After all, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has instilled various safety guidelines, inspection procedures,...
View ArticleWhen Can I Collect Workers’ Compensation?
One of the biggest concerns after suffering a workplace injury is when compensation starts. You have bills and financial obligations, and while you are out of work recovering, you have no way to pay...
View ArticleTop 5 Reasons Your Workers’ Compensation Claim Is Denied
You suffered an on-the-job injury or developed an illness at work. It is common to expect compensation through workers’ comp insurance because you have a work-related ailment. However, after going...
View ArticleCan I Still Sue My Employer if I Accept Workers’ Compensation?
All 50 states in the U.S. have workers’ compensation programs to pay for workers’ injuries using a no-fault system. As an injured employee, you do not have to prove fault for your injuries to receive...
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