Workers’ Compensation

Many employers require employees to drive company vehicles. An employee in Kansas likely thinks that their employer will handle the costs of the incident through their insurance. That may be true if they get injured and are not at fault. However, if they cause...

If you work in a large factory, then you may have heard of the phrase Lockout/Tagout, or LOTO for short. Lockout/Tagout is a standard that was created and recommended by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). It was developed to provide companies...

When you get injured on the job, you have a right to seek workers' compensation benefits. There can be exceptions where your employer may be able to deny your claim, however. But those exceptions are usually limited to situations where you were injured while...

It's unfortunate when it happens, but worksite collisions do sometimes happen when workers are busy working on the roadways. Crews may be focusing on their jobs and not notice an oncoming vehicle. Drivers may not pay as much attention as they should, which can result...

People often think of certain professions, such as office work, as being safe. The fact is that every job comes with some risks. Understanding those can help employers provide the tools and protocol they need to keep their employees safe. When employers don't do this,...

According to data published by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in 2015, at least two million workers suffer fatal injuries on the job worldwide each year. Further, 160 million employees end up with non-fatal occupational diseases on an annual basis. Some...

Getting hurt at work is the last thing anyone wants, but yet these accidents happen all the time. What is worse is that many of the accidents that do happen are a result of similar errors in the workplace, like not keeping the floors clear of debris or failing to use...

As a carpenter, you regularly use your hands and arms to do your job. Recently, you've been having a difficult time with weakness and pain in your elbows, which has taken a toll on your work. You've called off twice and had to rearrange clients because of the...

You have been working in your office for a few weeks, and one thing you've noticed is that the floors can be extremely slick. You are required to dress professionally, and that often means wearing heels and dressier shoes that don't always have as much traction as...

Working as a police officer, emergency responder or another first-response worker can put you in danger. Sometimes, people lash out at you, and you could get hurt.You do everything you can to protect yourself, but the truth is that you can't expect every situation....