Blog Posts in November, 2017

What You Need to Know About the “Fatal Four” Construction Accidents

Most people understand construction can be a dangerous job, particularly the people who work in the industry. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), of the 4,379 worker fatalities in private sectors in 2015, around 21.4% were in construction. The leading cause of construction workers deaths continue to be four primary accidents—falls, being struck by an object, ...

Do I Really Need a Workers’ Comp Lawyer?

If you’ve recently suffered a workplace injury, you are eligible to collect compensation for medical bills and lost wages through your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance. The application for workers’ comp is relatively simple, and you can get by without an attorney if all of the following are true: You suffered a minor workplace injury. You missed little or no work due to your injury. Your ...