Of late, there has been a renewed interest in the devastating effects of lead poisoning. The tragedy that has unfolded in Flint, Michigan, where the water supply was tainted with toxic levels of lead, has served as a grim reminder of the harm that can result from...
Month: March 2016
You have the right to appeal a denied workers’ compensation claim
If you are injured on the job, you are likely eligible to receive workers' compensation. Your workers' compensation benefits can be especially critical if your injury is expensive to treat or forces you to miss days of work. Typically, if you report your injury to...
How can same-level slip and falls be prevented?
In work environments with floors that may lack traction, workers must be extremely careful to avoid suffering slip and fall injuries. Both workers and their employer share the responsibility of taking measures to reduce the likelihood of such accidents occurring. One...
Job-related brain injuries alter lives of victims and families
It is all too easy for a worker on a construction site or in a factory to experience a blow to the head. In these environments, there is the constant threat of falling objects that could drop on a worker with no notice or time to react. Moreover, these workers often...
