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As an employer, workers’ compensation insurance is in your own and your employees’ best interests. It covers their medical care, lost wages and disability, and even re-employment assistance if needed if they get hurt on the job. But did you know that workers’ compensation was designed to protect employers too? There were times when workers […]

Regardless of how a safe job site looks, accidents always happen. A truck driver can dislocate his shoulder when carrying a heavy load, or a nurse could hurt their back when lifting patients. It’s not uncommon to see a construction worker injured or killed by falling materials. Realistically speaking, every workplace puts employees at risk

If you suffered an injury at work, you would be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits for medical costs and lost income. But while most injuries sustained on the job are automatically covered, there are some exceptions. So, what types of injuries and illnesses are covered by workers’ compensation? This article will list the types of

Did you know that U.S workplaces recorded 28.3 million injuries and infections between 2010 and 2018? You got that right! Approximately 2.8 million of these accidents occurred in 2018 alone. Yet, these numbers represent injuries reported by employers only, not for all workplace injuries. Experts estimate that half of the serious workplace injuries go unreported.

No one plans to be injured while performing their job-related duties. Fortunately, your losses are covered under worker’s compensation law if you get hurt. The problem is that the claims process can be much more complicated than you imagine. Typically, your employer must file a claim with their insurance company, which will cost them money.

Motorcycles have become a popular mode of transport, especially for people looking to save on fuel costs. We currently have approximately 8.6 million motorcycles registered in the U.S- which has prompted states to enact laws demanding that riders undergo rigorous training and have licenses before using our roads. Unfortunately, these riders still have to share