Workplace injuries can change lives in an instant. While workers’ compensation benefits are designed to help injured employees cover medical care and a portion of lost wages, they often fall short of addressing the full impact of a serious injury. What many workers don’t realize is that, in some cases, workers’ compensation may not be […]

By William M. Davis Philadelphia hospital workers are facing alarming episodes of on-the-job violence, impacting morale and perceptions of safety, according to an article last week in the Philadelphia Inquirer. Employees are pushing for increased security, federal legislation and training to make the hospitals safer places to work. The report shared that police are regularly […]

Robots are increasingly being used successfully in warehouses to meet demand for online orders. However some reports share statistics indicating that, as automation increases, so do the number of injuries. Historically, humans have done the majority of the work at warehouses, with workers walking nine miles or more during a shift to fulfill orders. Warehouses […]

Each year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports on the top workplace safety violations, to show employers what they need to address to remove serious workplace hazards. OSHA performed 24,333 total inspections in 2021, up from 21,710 the previous year. Here’s what topped the list: Fall protection to shield employees walking or working […]

Electrical hazards may abound at your workplace, hiding behind walls or even in plain sight. Harmful work environments like this led to 672 worker deaths in the U.S. in 2020, according to a recent article in Modern Diplomacy. Common electrical hazards at work can range from the unseen to the unnoticed. These include exposed cables, […]

Injuries at work happen, and workers are compensated when they do. But employees can be fearful – or unsure of what to do or say – when they believe that their injury occurred because of unsafe conditions. A recent article shared important things to remember in such a circumstance. Employers in most states are required […]

If you’re injured at work, chances are your employer will offer you Workers’ Compensation to provide money and benefits for medical expenses, wage replacement and permanent disability for on-the-job injuries. However, certain injuries open the door for you to file suit for additional compensation. Defective products Equipment doesn’t always work properly. In cases where a […]

Workplace fatalities continue to be an issue in the U.S., as evidenced by the newest nationwide census by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In that most recent report, the bureau revealed the top fatal workplace injuries by occupation, fatal event, worker type, and other criteria for the year 2020. Overall, there were 4,764 fatal work […]

According to FindLaw, workplace robbery is more common than you might think, affecting about 50,000 businesses in the United States each year. One in every 5,000 employees over age 16 will be a victim of a workplace robbery. Robberies can happen anywhere but typically occur at businesses that handle cash: gas stations, banks, convenience stores, […]

If you’re injured at work, chances are you will have a worker’s comp claim. But what if you’re injured while working remotely at home? A recent article in Property Casualty explored the issue. The growing acceptance of working from home during the pandemic is a continued trend. According to Upwork, 22 percent of the population […]