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Common Risks for Healthcare Workers
Every profession has risks in it that pose a threat to the health and safety of employees if they are not properly mitigated. Workers in the healthcare field are no exception and there are a number of different risks that can lead to injury an illness to them. To prevent them, it is always… Read More »
Can you Receive Workers’ Comp after You Retire?
The workers’ compensation program was designed to assist those who have been injured while on the job. While this right obviously extends to any individual that is working that has been injured, what happens in situations where the person cannot work any more? In the case of retired people, or recently retired people, is… Read More »
Most Common Occupational Illnesses
Missing time from work due to an illness is not an uncommon occurrence, however it is also fairly common for illnesses to be contracted while at work. Although workers in certain fields are more at risk than others, becoming afflicted with an occupational illness is a harmful part of work that can have serious… Read More »
Can a 1099 Employee Receive Workers’ Comp?
The workers’ compensation program in America was designed to provide financial coverage for employees that are injured while on the job by paying for their medical expenses. While it is widely known that this is a right given to employees of a company, does it apply as well to employees that receive a 1099… Read More »
Can Telecommuters Receive Workers’ Comp?
In a world in which technology is rapidly increasing the ability for employees to work from their homes or from another remote location, the normal rules of employment can become gray areas. Once such area that many people need clarification on is in regards to the workers’ compensation program, a system designed to grant… Read More »
Natural Disasters and Workers’ Rights
Though thankfully not frequent, natural disasters, when they do strike, can affect one’s ability to work to get to work. Hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, blizzards, wildfires, and more can all either cause enough damages to prevent one from doing one’s job, such as if the power is out or if part of the building is… Read More »
Is Overexertion the Most Common Work Injury?
While there are many different kinds of workplace injuries, there are some that are more common than others, particularly in different professions. Though the statistics various by state and region, the most common form of workplace injury is caused by overexertion. This is particularly a risk in Florida, where the warm climate creates a… Read More »
Medical Records Authorization and Workers’ Compensation Claims
It is a fairly common practice for employers and their insurance companies to request medical history records when investigating a workers’ compensation claim. The rationale behind this request is that the insurance company will want to know exactly what medical treatment is being undergone in an effort to make its best assessment of how… Read More »
Do Weather Conditions Affect an Auto Injury Case?
Determining fault and compensation in automobile accident cases are not always easy to do. There are many factors that can play into how much an at-fault driver should be held responsible for if the other driver sustains injuries in the automobile case. One such factor that plays into auto injury cases is weather. How… Read More »
Can Technology Be Blamed for an Auto Accident?
Automobile accidents can be caused by many different factors and occur in many different ways. With the recent trends in automobile design, technology is being implemented more fully into the workings of vehicles. Due to this trend, could it be possible for faulty technology to be blamed for an accident? Is there a possible… Read More »
