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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.

The Two Types of Claims a Workplace Injury Lawyer Can Pursue If you were hurt at work, you’re likely thinking about workers’ compensation. That’s the right instinct — but it’s only part of the picture. Workers’ compensation covers most work injuries regardless of fault. In exchange for that guaranteed coverage, it limits what you can