Will My Employer Be Held Accountable for My Work Injuries?
November 18, 2020 /
Workplace injuries are common. But they are not all the same. Some injuries are serious. Others may not seem serious at first, but they may become serious.
An employee who had their foot amputated due to a forklift accident is clearly a serious injury. What about a slip and fall resulting in a back strain? Is that serious? What if the employee had surgery six months later – now would you say the slip and fall was serious?...
My Workers’ Comp Benefits Stopped. What Can I Do?
November 13, 2020 /
It’s been several months since your workplace injury. You’ve been receiving workers’ comp payments. Suddenly, your benefits are cut off. What can you do?
Employers and their insurers may cut off benefits over a technicality. They may point to a provision in your employment agreement, or a change in your treatment as the reason for cutting off your benefits, or they may give you no reason. If are seriously injured on t...
“Eye Level is Buy Level” – The Reason You Don’t Look Where You Walk
November 06, 2020 /
“Clean-up on aisle five!” You don’t hear that called out in stores much, but many grocery stores patrol their aisles at regular intervals, hunting for hazards. They know their customers will slip and fall on whatever is spilled or leaked onto the floors. Why does this keep happening? It’s a matter of science! Experts have determined where shoppers are most likely to look when shopping, and stores arrange their products...
How Improved Motorcycle Visibility Can Prevent Accidents
October 27, 2020 /
The small size of motorcycles can lead to accidents because other drivers simply may not see them. Here are some tips for riders to improve motorcycle visibility and prevent accidents:
Wear high-visibility gear
Ride a brightly colored motorcycle
Add reflective tape
Add LED lights
Stay out of blind spots.
Improve Rider Visibility to Prevent Motorcycle Accidents with High-Vis Gear
High-visibility reflect...
Me lesioné en el trabajo, ¿cómo puedo protegerme?
October 14, 2020 /
Si usted se lesionó en el trabajo, tiene derecho a beneficios médicos y de reemplazo de salario a través del seguro de compensación laboral de su empleador. Si su empleador no tiene seguro de compensación para trabajadores, usted puede demandar a su empleador por negligencia y recuperar dinero por daños y perjuicios por las lesiones que sufrió en el trabajo.
¿Cómo sé si mi empleador tiene un seguro de compensación ...