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Pushing For Workers’ Rights Despite Intimidation

You’re probably under the impression that your local sanitation worker has decent wages, overtime pay and good health coverage — after all, all sanitation workers are in a union, right? Not at all. Many sanitation workers still labor for meager daily wages in brutal, often…

Can You Get Compensation If Your Job Causes A Disease?

You know that you can get workers’ compensation if you’re injured on the job. Many times, it’s easy to link an incident at work to a physical injury, like a fall resulting in a broken leg, for instance. What if you think your job caused…

Repetitive Motion In The Workplace Can Lead To Injuries

People often think of a workplace injury as a big, serious event that happens all at once. You fall off of a ladder. You’re injured by a machine. You’re struck by a vehicle on the job site. Yes, these risks do exist, but it’s also…

Why Would You Use A Third-Party Claim After A Workplace Injury?

You get hurt on the job, and you know you can seek out workers’ compensation to cover your costs. This may include lost wages, for example, and your medical bills. However, you may consider a third-party claim, which is when you start a lawsuit to…

Young Workers Face Serious Risks In The Workplace

Younger workers may be enthusiastic and eager to learn, but they also represent a serious risk in the workplace. They’re more likely to suffer nonfatal injuries than older workers. That information comes from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), which is part…

What Do Workers’ Compensation Payments Cover?

Every accident is a bit different, so the specifics can vary, but workers’ compensation may apply to a lot of related costs. One thing to note is that workers who are hurt often cannot sue for compensation if they have already decided to take workers’…

Federal Ladder Standards That Must Be Met

Ladders are one of the most common tools used on a job site, but they can also be one of the most dangerous. Every year, falls cause serious injuries and even take lives. Ladders must be used safely. That said, even workers who use ladders…

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