Author Archives: Other User
How Construction Workers Can Avoid OSHA’s Fatal Four Injuries
Construction is considered one of the topmost dangerous industries to work in. Every day, construction workers put their lives at risk by performing dangerous tasks and exposing themselves to hazardous situations. For this reason, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OHSA) has highlighted the four most fatal hazards and developed a construction Focus Four… Read More »
What Is Maximum Medical Improvement?
Maximum Medical Improvement, also known as MMI, is a term generally used regarding workers’ compensation cases. When you are injured on the job, you have a right to file for workers’ compensation benefits which can help cover the cost of medical expenses and missed wages. However, the type of wage replacement benefits you receive… Read More »
Car Accidents At Work: Your Rights Under Workers’ Comp
If you drive a vehicle for work, you may have questions about your rights regarding workers’ compensation if an accident occurs. Generally, workers’ compensation is a no-fault system that allows workers injured on the job to receive benefits for their medical expenses and loss of income. However, there can be concerns about whether or… Read More »
Your Rights As a Passenger in a Car Accident
If you find yourself the victim of a car accident as a passenger, you may have questions or concerns about your options regarding compensation. It’s important for you to understand your rights as a passenger to ensure you get the compensation you deserve. Drivers are not the only ones that are eligible to file… Read More »
Common Injuries Truck Drivers Experience
The freight industry is one of the largest industries in America. Every year, the trucking industry specifically brings in billions of dollars of revenue. For this reason, many individuals take up trucking as a career to boost their income potential. However, the life of a truck driver is not always easy. Aside from countless… Read More »
Delayed Symptoms of Workplace Injuries
Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system available to eligible workers who have been injured on the job. However, there is a time limit on filing a workers’ compensation claim. Unfortunately, the symptoms of some injuries are not always immediately apparent, which can lead to workers waiting until it’s too late to file a claim…. Read More »
Most Dangerous Intersections and Roads in Mississippi
Although there are many reasons to love living in Mississippi, dangerous roads are not one of them. Unfortunately, Mississippi is the deadliest state for drivers. Statistically, Mississippi has the highest traffic fatality rate in the nation. There are an estimated 22.9 traffic fatalities for every 100,000 Mississippians. The news site Mississippi Today stated that… Read More »
Do You Have Hearing Loss Due to Noise at Your Workplace?
Numerous Louisiana employees work in noisy environments. Professional industries such as construction, farming, manufacturing, bartending, and other professions pose a serious risk to employees’ hearing. Noise-induced hearing loss is a condition in which a person’s inner ear is damaged from loud noises. According to the Center for Disease Control, over 10 million Americans under… Read More »
What You Need to Know About Slips, Trips, and Falls in the Workplace
Slip, trip, and fall injuries can happen anywhere, so it’s no surprise that these injuries often occur while at work. Every year, there are almost $70 billion in workers’ compensation claims and expenses associated with slip, trip, and fall injuries. Additionally, one-third of workplace injuries occur from falls, and they’re one of the main… Read More »
Construction Sites and Hand Injuries
Construction sites are inherently dangerous. On any given day, construction workers are exposed to various tools, machinery, equipment, and other situations that put them at risk of injury. Though construction sites often have strict safety standards and gear required to protect workers from injury, accidents still happen, especially when safety protocols are not enforced… Read More »