When is the workday of an employee complete? This is a question that isn't as easy to answer as it might appear. The answer, though, is crucial. Someone injured during the course of employment could be eligible to receive workers' compensation benefits.
Worker hit while pulling out of parking lot to get workers' comp
Baltimore contractor fined over 2013 mall construction accident
People in the Baltimore area likely remember an accident at the Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda that killed one worker and injured another. The construction site accident took place during a renovation to the mall, in which a cinema complex is being built. A concrete slab weighing more than 21 tons fell inside a parking garage, and now the contractor responsible is being held accountable.
Industrial accident results in serious injuries, death
Workplace accidents can occur at any location of employment. The number of workers that are injured will depend on the severity of the accident, as well as the type of workplace. A recent industrial accident is making news across the country and has many Maryland residents worried.
Work comp and awareness of injury: football concussions issue
A federal judge has refused to grant preliminary approval to a proposed settlement between the National Football League and retired players to resolve head-injury claims.
Exposure to dangerous chemicals: the West Virginia water crisis
In modern America, many of us take clean water for granted.
Polar vortex raises risk of work injuries caused by cold stress
Extreme weather can put outdoor workers at an elevated risk of on-the-job injuries.
Dangerous chemicals and workplace injuries: state and federal law
We ended 2013 with a post exploring the issue of dangerous chemicals in the workplace. Let's continue to follow that thread as we move into the new year.
