If you work on a Duck boat, you know that it could be a little dangerous if you sank. After one such boat sank in Missouri, the Coast Guard determined that these boats do need a redesign.An April 28 report described the U.S. Coast Guard's determination, which is that...
Workers’ Compensation
Should you seek out vocational rehabilitation after an injury?
When you get hurt performing your job, it's a big deal. Since you were doing something you would normally do, the injury might make it impossible to perform your work duties. You may find that you can't return to your job even after emergency care and recovery.One of...
Can you get workers’ compensation for back pain?
You have always loved your job, but lately, it's been difficult. You've had more and more back pain building up each day. You've had days where you could barely stand or sit. You just want to feel better, but work seems to make you worse.Some common causes of back...
Burned in the kitchen? Workers’ compensation may cover it
You're a chef. You love cooking for others and enjoying time in the kitchen. Unfortunately, the kitchen comes with its own dangers. There are sharp knives, hot stoves, open fires and other hazards that can lead to injuries if you're not cautious.You made it years...
Were you hurt at work? You can make a claim
If you're working and get hurt, do you know what you can do to help yourself? One of the best things you can do after seeking medical care is to reach out to your employer to start your workers' compensation claim.When you report your injury, your employer should...
Can your employer withhold workers’ compensation information?
Workers' compensation is a great benefit to use if you get hurt on the job. Your employer is most likely responsible for carrying workers' compensation, so if you get hurt, you should be able to seek it right away.The problem for some people occurs when an employer...
Get the coverage you need after a workplace accident or injury
When you get hurt on the job, one of the first things you should look into is getting workers' compensation. Workers' compensation comes with several major benefits including being able to have your medical care covered, some of your lost wages replaced and have...
2 medics, 1 firefighter harmed at scene of car crash
Every job can result in injuries. Sometimes, it's the very people who are there to protect others who end up getting hurt.Take, for example, a case that took place in Waynesville. The Waynesville Rural Fire Protection district reported that two paramedics and a...
Worker killed in New Holland construction plant in Wichita
When a construction team is at work, it's important that everyone is focused on the job at hand and making sure the equipment is safe. Whenever an error is made, there is a real risk that someone could get hurt or that a person could be killed.Take, for example, this...
Asbestos exposure is a hazard in some workplaces: Learn more
Workers' compensation insurance is a protection for workers who get hurt on the job or develop illnesses related to their work. Of the hazards in the workplace, one that you should be aware of is asbestos. Asbestos exposure can take years to develop into any kind of...