If you have a work-related injury and qualify for workers’ compensation benefits, your injury will have a disability rating. How does the disability rating process work and who assigns these ratings? Disability or impairment According to the definition provided...
What are the fatal four construction accidents?
The construction industry is one of the most dangerous in Nebraska and throughout the U.S. According to the United States Department of Labor, approximately one in five workplace fatalities occurs in construction. Not only is the employer responsible for providing a...
How may an occupational lung disease qualify for workers’ comp?
Based on your work, you may find yourself regularly exposed to toxic substances. As noted on the John Hopkins Medicine website, job-related health issues affecting the lungs reflect the primary cause of U.S. occupational diseases. Contrary to what many individuals...
Work-related injuries may have delayed symptoms
While an alarming number of Americans continue to die at work, you are much more likely to sustain an injury or develop an occupational illness. In fact, in the private sector in 2020 alone, more than 2.7 million Americans suffered non-fatal illnesses or injuries at...
Teachers and work-related injuries
If you work in education, you likely have a number of stressors to deal with on a daily basis. From managing difficult students to preparing for class, teachers have a lot on their plates. Although teaching is somewhat safe in comparison to other fields (such as...
Which employees are entitled to workers’ compensation?
Each state has its own laws regarding workers' compensation benefits. According to Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court, many workers in the state must receive benefits if they are eligible according to the law. Compensation covers medical costs, but it can also make...
How a TBI can affect a construction worker following the accident
Workers may be at high risk of severe injuries in the construction industry, particularly when project managers do not comply with safety regulations. According to the CDC, construction workers have one of the highest risks of TBI compared to workers in other...
4 forklift safety tips
Forklifts are highly useful pieces of heavy machinery with applications for construction sites, warehouses and many other industrial facilities. However, there is an inherent risk of accidents such as tip-overs and collisions when you operate one. There is also a risk...
Preventable work-related injuries pass the four-million mark
Based on the most recently available statistics, preventable workplace injuries have increased. The National Safety Council reported that more than 4.6 million preventable workplace injuries requiring medical attention occurred in 2019. The U.S. Bureau of Labor...
How can improperly built scaffolding harm workers?
A rickety work platform can easily come crashing to the ground without any warning. Using proper building techniques for scaffolding is important for anyone in a construction crew. These elevated platforms can break down and cause serious injuries if workers are not...
