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...
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...
When someone gets hurt in an accident, they may wish to pursue legal action against a negligent party. Doing so can result in financial compensation and the acknowledgment of all the ways improper, unsafe acts have hurt you. Too often, people underestimate all the...
As a driver, you may know not to get behind the wheel if you are drunk or exhausted because you could make a mistake or wrong choice and wind up in a severe accident. However, driving when you are mad or upset can also be dangerous, though people do not always realize...
One of the main concerns injured workers have after a workplace accident is whether they will be able to support themselves and get the care they need if they cannot work because of their injuries. However, most employees are eligible to collect workers' compensation...
We often expect construction accidents to involve the powerful machines or temporary structures regularly found on job sites across Maryland. Indeed, this equipment can be dangerous and cause catastrophic accidents, particularly when they are defective or unsafe....
Severe burns can take a tremendous toll on a person's health, physically and emotionally. Seeking workers' compensation or personal injury damages if these injuries occurred on the job can be critical, particularly because they can result in permanent injuries,...
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...
Getting sick or hurt at your job could mean you are eligible to receive workers' compensation benefits. These benefits, which can replace lost wages and cover medical expenses, can be crucial to the welfare of workers and their families. Thus, filing a successful...
Employees pay the price when productivity trumps safety at work Employers can hold workers to strict standards. Many will set goals, enforce workplace policies and dictate acceptable behaviors with the intention of maximizing productivity and profits. However, some go...
