It goes without saying that firefighters face multiple on-the-job hazards that can affect their health. But, firefighters face some health dangers that might not be so obvious.
Firefighters face multiple on-the-job injuries
Teachers are no strangers to job-related injuries
A school can be a hazardous environment, and teachers are no strangers to job-related injuries.
A refresher on Maryland workers comp benefits
Everyone seems to know something about workers compensation benefits - it's the rare person who knows everything. Here's a quick refresher on what is covered under Maryland's Workers Compensation Act:
Uninsured motorist coverage is resource for hit-and-run victims
AAA studied national hit-and-run data and placed Maryland number 19 among all states in a ranking from least to most of these frightening accidents, reported Cars.com. Falling in the middle of all states may not seem alarming, but a Google search on the day of this writing for "hit and run Maryland" yields stories of several recent motor vehicle collisions after which a driver left the scene in our state.
Beware of working for fly-by-night tree trimming businesses
Researchers with the Tree Care Industry Association found that in 2017, tree care workers in Maryland were among the most injured in the nation.
Remember to pay workers comp for nanny, maid
If you employ a housekeeper, nanny, home health nurse or a gardener, you could be facing a huge gap in your insurance coverage.
Furloughed federal employees file for unemployment
The number of furloughed federal employees seeking unemployment during the federal government shutdown jumped in late December and early January as the shutdown entered its third week.
Truckers blame training for increase in death rate
Trucking deaths are up and experts are blaming driver training for the increase.
People on worker's comp hit hard by opioid crisis
A recent study of the opioid epidemic in Maryland finds that worker's comp filers older than 60 and who earn more than $60,000 are more likely to remain dependent on opioids three months after their injury.
