Workplace Injury

Alabama Workers' Compensation Applies In Construction Zone Crash?

by Johnston, Moore & Thompson, Huntsville... on 5/17/2013

Construction zone accidents in Alabama happen more frequently than many people may believe. When a worker is injured or killed in one of these collisions, workers' compensation insurance benefits typically apply....more

Does My Employer Have to Carry Workers Comp Insurance?

by Hoffman DiMuzio on 5/14/2013

If you are a New Jersey employee, you may wonder whether your employer has to carry a workers’ compensation insurance policy. The answer is almost certainly yes....more

Workplace Accidents: 2 Alabama Men Trapped In A Hole, Injured

by Johnston, Moore & Thompson, Huntsville... on 5/13/2013

When working for a company, it is essential to be aware of potential hazards. Workers may receive training to handle workplace accidents, but sometimes the situation may be beyond a worker's control....more

Worker Safety Continues To Be A Major Concern For Workers

by Johnston, Moore & Thompson, Huntsville... on 5/10/2013

In a recent report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of deaths at work is not decreasing, raising concerns about worker safety. With improvements in technology and safety standards, it is hoped that this...more

Interplay Between Workers’ Comp and Personal Injury

by Lanier Law Group, P.A. on 5/10/2013

In North Carolina as well as most other states, workers' compensation is an insurance policy that protects employees who suffer on-the-job injuries regardless of fault and protects employers from personal injury lawsuits...more

Illinois Construction Site Accident Yields Unprecedented Award

by Hoffman DiMuzio on 5/9/2013

Ronald Bayer fell off an iron beam while working on the construction site of an Illinois warehouse in 2007 and landed head first on the concrete 20 feet below. He sustained severe injuries: paralysis from the chest down and...more

Is Your Work Comp Insurer Broke and Belly Up?

by Virginia L. Hunt on 5/9/2013

On April 19, 2013, S &C Claims Services, Inc., sent a letter to all injured workers insured by Builders Insurance Company that their checks due that week wouldn't be sent as scheduled. A Las Vegas District Court ordered the...more

Employers Can Use Disclaimers To Protect Customers From Employee Personal Injury Lawsuits

by Kelley E. Kaufman, Joseph Sileo | McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC on 5/7/2013

As employers know all too well, an employee who is injured in connection with work can receive workers' compensation benefits simply by establishing that the injury occurred in the course of employment and resulted in a loss...more

When Can You Sue Your Employer for Injuries Sustained on the Job?

by Hoffman DiMuzio on 5/7/2013

Rudolph Laidlow worked for Hariton Machinery Corp., feeding heated metal bars into a mill. The machine came with a safety guard to prevent workers’ hands from being caught and shredded. The employer removed the guard...more

Key Takeaways - Work Safe: Preventing Injuries and Workplace Violence

by Gene La Suer | Davis Brown Law Firm on 5/6/2013

As a follow up to my session “Work Safe: Preventing Injuries and Workplace Violence" at the recent Employment Law Seminar, I’ve put together what I feel to be two key takeaways from the presentation. 1) Workplace...more

On-Call Employee Injured While Driving Home From Work Eligible for Workers’ Compensation Benefits

by Bart Sisk | Butler, Snow, O'Mara, Stevens and Cannada,... on 5/6/2013

In order for a workers’ compensation claim to be compensable, the injury giving rise to the claim must arise out of and occur in the course of employment. The general rule in Tennessee, and many other jurisdictions, is that...more

OSHA Wins: Zone of Danger Creates Employer Liability

by Faith Alejandro | Sands Anderson PC on 4/30/2013

On a construction site, isn’t it enough to protect employees from existing hazards? And what does it matter if no one actually got hurt? The Sixth Circuit recently answered these questions: “No it’s not enough,” and...more

When an On-the-Job Injury Requires an Injury Lawsuit

by Mitchell | Gilleon Law Firm on 4/25/2013

Steven Gorski unwittingly created a legal mess after he was injured on the job in 2006. The construction worker was on site at a construction project in Stockton, CA when a crane operator hit him, causing severe injuries. Mr....more

What is the difference between a workers’ compensation case and a personal injury case?

by Demas Law Group on 4/24/2013

When someone is injured on the job, he or she has may have some options as to how to pursue payment of medical bills and other costs associated with the accident. In California, workers’ compensation law is written so that...more

Defending Nonsubscriber Lifting Injury Claims – Part V – The NIOSH Revised Lifting Equation – what it is and what it is not

by Trek Doyle | Winstead PC on 4/23/2013

The next two parts of this series will address the so-called NIOSH lifting equation. This part will discuss what the NIOSH lifting equation is and the fact that it is not the law in Texas (or anywhere else to the authors’...more

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Alabama Workers' Compensation Applies In Construction Zone Crash?

Does My Employer Have to Carry Workers Comp Insurance?

Workplace Accidents: 2 Alabama Men Trapped In A Hole, Injured

Worker Safety Continues To Be A Major Concern For Workers

Interplay Between Workers’ Comp and Personal Injury

Illinois Construction Site Accident Yields Unprecedented Award

Is Your Work Comp Insurer Broke and Belly Up?

Employers Can Use Disclaimers To Protect Customers From Employee Personal Injury Lawsuits

When Can You Sue Your Employer for Injuries Sustained on the Job?

Key Takeaways - Work Safe: Preventing Injuries and Workplace Violence

On-Call Employee Injured While Driving Home From Work Eligible for Workers’ Compensation Benefits

OSHA Wins: Zone of Danger Creates Employer Liability

When an On-the-Job Injury Requires an Injury Lawsuit

What is the difference between a workers’ compensation case and a personal injury case?

Defending Nonsubscriber Lifting Injury Claims – Part V – The NIOSH Revised Lifting Equation – what it is and what it is not

Santa Ana Chemical Explosion Hospitalizes Two

Do Disabled Individuals Have Special Protection Under Workers Compensation Law?

Avoiding Workplace Injuries And Protecting Your Rights As An Employee

The First 30 Days of Your Nevada Work Comp Claim

Alabama Manufacturing Plant Fined By OSHA For Unsafe Equipment

Alabama Construction Worker Awarded $1.7 million For Injuries

Supplier Facing OHSA Charges Alleging That Machine Unsafe

What If Your Work Injury Is Your Fault?

Toxic Exposure Leaves Mother Financially, Physically Struggling

Fear Of Personal OHSA Liability Caused Employee’s Anxiety Disorder: Human Rights Tribunal

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