Workers' compensation coverage in Maryland is typically available to individuals in many different professions. Part-time and seasonal workers, employees on their first day and even teenage cashiers may be eligible for workers' compensation benefits if they get hurt...
Workplace Accidents
Warehouses Becoming Increasingly Dangerous Places For Workers
In the bustling world of online shopping, warehouse workers are the unsung heroes ensuring that consumers receive their products swiftly. The rise of e-commerce has significantly increased the demand for these workers, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics found that 1.8...
Can mistakes at work affect workers’ compensation benefits?
Every job comes with a degree of risk. From the potential of a machinery-induced injury in a manufacturing facility to the risk of violence in hospital settings, there are countless ways for employees to end up hurt on the job. Their injuries could prevent them from...
How does workers’ compensation cover occupational hearing loss?
As a type of insurance, workers’ compensation helps pay for the medical costs of an employee who has suffered a work-related injury or illness and wages lost due to impairment. You might think that compensation only applies to visible ailments, such as broken bones,...
Is working in retail a safe option?
Working in retail might initially seem like a safe option, compared to industries where the risks are more apparent like construction or manufacturing. However, the CDC states that retail work poses one of the highest risks for workplace violence. Depending on the...
High-risk activities that can lead to workplace amputation accidents
A workplace accident can lead to amputation in one of two ways: 1) you could lose a limb in the actual accident or; 2) the event could leave you with injuries so severe that surgeons have little choice but to amputate afterward. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor...
The dangers of being a public safety worker in Maryland
Working as a Maryland police officer, paramedic, firefighter, or correctional officer can require individuals to put their safety on the line to protect civilians. These are stressful, demanding jobs that typically involve long hours, emotional distress and exposure...
Work hours can contribute to workplace accidents
There are numerous factors that can increase a worker's risk of being hurt on the job. Everything from the industry they work in to their age can put someone in danger of a severe accident that results in lost wages, significant medical expenses and emotional...
Critical steps to take to avoid ladder accidents
Construction tools can be powerful and dangerous. However, even low-tech tools can put workers in danger if they are broken, defective or misused. Ladders are one example of basic construction equipment that can cause severe injuries to users. Because they are so...
Proper ventilation in the workplace is critical
Having a window and access to fresh air at work is not just a desirable trait of an office location; it can be the difference between a safe work environment and a dangerous one. Proper ventilation is crucial in any workplace, but people often fail to recognize just...
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