As an industrial worker, you know that your job can be dangerous from time to time. Even if you do your best to avoid an accident that could cause injury, this could still happen at some point in the future.
Industrial accidents and workers’ compensation benefits
Drowsy driving can cause life-threatening accidents
Drowsy driving isn't something people aim to do behind the wheel. Most people get into their vehicles feeling perhaps a little tired or like they didn't get enough sleep. They don't think that this could lead to an accident, but it can. Nodding off even for a few seconds is enough time to cause a serious collision.
The intricacies of pro athletes' sports injury coverage
Have you ever wondered about the compensation professional athletes like baseball players get when they suffer career-limiting injuries? Many will be surprised to learn that pro sports teams must provide workers' compensation coverage to their players just like other employers.
Defective workplace equipment can cause an accident
What type of equipment do you use at your place of employment? Depending on your position and industry, you may come in contact with a variety of equipment on a daily basis.
Workers' compensation and opioid addiction
According to the Workers' Compensation Research Institute, for every four injured workers, three are provided opioid prescriptions after they are injured on the job. Another statistic that is even more alarming is that the Journal of Addictive Diseases reports that up to 35 percent of injured workers on pain medications are addicted to them.
