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Special work injury benefits programs may be available for federal employees, those employed in state and local government positions, railroad workers, seamen, longshoremen, and people engaged in maritime activities. When injured, the employee must determine what regulations apply to his injury and then file a claim with the appropriate program.
Over 70 percent of drivers admit to distracted driving behaviors while behind the wheel. Accidents and injuries related to cell phone use account for more than 1 million car crashes each year in the United States.
Whole person ratings are often miscalculated, leading to reduced workers’ compensation benefits. Working with a work injury attorney can help ensure that workers are assigned appropriate whole person ratings based on the severity and nature of their injuries.
April Fools Day isn’t the only time dangerous stunts and pranks cause people to be hurt or killed. Each year, reckless behaviors and dangerous challenges that are meant to draw attention or create laughter injure or kill thousands of people.
Amazon has recently joined the ranks of the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health’s (NCOSH) “dirty dozen” list of the most dangerous workplaces in America. NCOSH released a report regarding the hazardous conditions at Amazon’s warehouses throughout the country.
Many prescription medications have dangerous side effects that cause physical injuries, mental problems, drug addiction, and death.
Workers in the sanitation industry who ride refuse collection trucks or operate compaction equipment have a higher risk of suffering serious or fatal injuries. Exposure to hazardous substances, equipment malfunctions, and falling off of equipment, becoming entrapped, or getting run over are serious threats in this profession.
A criminal case is not required to achieve a successful verdict in a civil lawsuit when a nursing home resident suffers intentional neglect or abuse. A criminal conviction often results in prison time and fines for those responsible for the abuse, and it may help support a civil suit. A civil lawsuit can provide monetary damages for the victim.
In 2019, new Illinois traffic laws will impact motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists. The new laws are established to increase traffic safety and reduce traffic accidents and injuries.
Worker fatigue and demanding work schedules make working the graveyard shift dangerous for many sanitation workers. Working the night shift increases the risk of serious injuries and fatalities among clean-up crews working in the meatpacking industry.