Tag Archives: work-related injury
Your Right to a Safe Workplace
Going to work may not be fun, but it should at least be safe. Your employer is responsible for providing a workplace that is free from hazards, where you can perform your job duties without being hurt. However, accidents do happen, and when you are hurt on the job you are entitled to seek compensation […]
By Tim Lynch | Published February 18, 2014 | Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged work-related injury | Leave a comment
Accidents at Construction Sites
Construction sites offer multiple opportunities for injuries. Falls from high places, improperly maintained equipment and hazardous substances are a few of the reasons people get hurt at construction sites. Construction may be new, in the process of demolition or a rehabilitation of an existing structure. These types of projects often involve workers of all kinds, […]
By Tim Lynch | Published February 11, 2014 | Posted in Construction Accidents | Tagged construction sites, falls, work-related injury | Leave a comment
Help for on the Job Injuries
Your workplace should be safe and free from harm. Construction sites and other industrial jobsites present unique opportunities for accidents. When equipment is not properly maintained or safety rules and regulations are disregarded, the likelihood of being injured increases. Negligent employers are responsible for compensating hurt workers, and hurt workers have the right to seek […]
By Tim Lynch | Published January 7, 2014 | Posted in Workers' Compensation | Tagged premises liability, work-related injury, workers compensation | Leave a comment
Workers’ Comp May Not Be the Only Source of Compensation for Your Work-Related Injury
Work-related injuries are compensable under workers’ compensation laws and benefits, but oftentimes workers’ comp benefits are not enough to make an injured person whole after a devastating accident. If your work-related injury was caused by an unreasonably hazardous work environment or a defective piece of machinery or other equipment, you may be entitled to pursue […]
By Tim Lynch | Published October 29, 2013 | Posted in Products Liability | Tagged products liability, work-related injury, workers compensation | Leave a comment