One of the most serious yet lesser known problems that face workers today is occupational illnesses. This is a relatively new concept to hear about, but with the technology we have today, the information is far more accessible than it ever has been before. While there are well known occupational illnesses, such as mesothelioma, there […]
My Employer Doesn’t Have Workers Comp Insurance?
A common, although horrible, tactic that we hear from employers who don’t want their workers to file for workers compensation is to tell the injured person that they don’t have or need workers compensation. This would mean that the worker is not legally covered by the company and shouldn’t file a claim either way, as […]
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Do’s and Dont’s of Workplace Injuries
So you’ve sustained an injury while performing your regular duties at your workplace. Unfortunately, there is no step-by-step manual that tells you how to handle these types of situations. But, as something that can happen to anyone, it’s essential that everyone knows what to do when this happens. It’s often your responsibility to protect your […]
7 Perils of Injured Workers
Something that is extremely common in workers compensation claims, and many other types of litigation, is a settlement. This means that the issue is resolved internally and/or privately between the two involved parties without bringing it to court. In the workers compensation field, this is most frequently referred to as a “clincher”. Often, we only […]
How Company Classification Affects Your Rates
Insurance rates can often seem confusing and unpredictable. They’re based on several factors, both related and unrelated. Workers’ compensation centers around one’s status as an employee: what you do, how much you make, and your history with the company are all considered. This article will help de-mystify the topic and explain how your insurance rates […]
What Is A Workers’ Compensation Lawyer?
Despite shows that depict life in crime labs and courtrooms, we get this question quite often. This is because Hollywood has a great habit to romanticize many professions, and ours is no exception. Don’t get us wrong, there are certainly times that we are able to see why our job is romanticized, but there is […]
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Rush Jobs and Why They Are Bad Ideas – The Workers Blogger
From childhood, we are taught that it is better to do something slowly but correctly than quickly and with shortcuts. The tale of the tortoise and the hare has been told and retold millions of times over history and has been changed to fit into different formats or characters to appeal to as many people […]
Whistleblowers and Workers Compensation – The Workers’ Blogger
Although it would be nice, not every employer has the best interests of their employees at heart. While none of us like to think about the possibility of intentional cruelty, it does sadly happen more often than we hear. This is especially true if someone has come to be known as a whistleblower. One thing […]