Firefighters, police officers and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) must all be prepared to jump into action at any time to answer the call in an emergency.And when they get a call, they must immediately take to the road and respond to the emergency as soon as...
May marked National Electric Safety Month, which aimed to recognize and shed a light on how any workers who regularly work with electricity can stay safe. Even with the proper training, working with electricity can carry a high risk of injury for any worker....
When does workers' compensation eligibility go into effect?This is a common worry that some workers might have. It may take a few months for other employment benefits to take effect after their first day on the job. So, does the same go for workers' compensation...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Movements like this have been instrumental in decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health issues and mental illnesses over the years.And yet, mental health is often overlooked because these conditions are often invisible. They...
In light of Maryland's stay-at-home orders, several workers have transitioned to working from home, including teachers and office workers. Even though one's home is familiar, the risk of an injury still exists, and workers must be careful. Can workers collect workers'...
Workers' compensation benefits provide injured workers and their families with critical support while they recover from a work-related injury.However, the process of obtaining workers' compensation benefits can sometimes be a challenge. Thankfully, several statutory...
There are several jobs associated with a high risk of injuries. Construction work, factory work and emergency response work are often the jobs individuals think of as carrying the most risk for workers.Not many would think that working in a grocery store is dangerous,...
When one learns how to ride a bicycle as a child, the first thing they learn is the importance of wearing a helmet. Wearing a helmet is an important safety measure, just in case of an accident, to prevent serious injuries.Presently, in light of COVID-19, personal...
A parent's number one priority is often their children's safety. This is especially true when they get behind the wheel, with their children in the back seat.Car accidents are still one of the leading causes of serious injury and death for children under 12-years-old...
If workers suffer an injury on the job, many thoughts will run through their minds all at once. The pain is first, but then workers often wonder what they will do when they cannot work and how they will provide for their family.Injured workers might know that workers'...
