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12/02/2022

A workers’ compensation case can fail if an insurer confirms that an injury was due to a pre-existing condition, such as an employee’s medical history of back problems. However, a worker may still be able to recover compensation if an accident on the job significantly worsened the condition. This is a complex issue that requires careful proof.

12/01/2022

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can result from an impact to the head. Though the signs of TBI may not be immediately apparent, the effects of brain injuries can be far reaching, and may permanently lessen your quality of life. This makes calculating the damages (monetary compensation) tricky for these types of injuries. You'll want to have an experienced personal injury attorney on your side to help make your case so you can recover the compensation you deserve.

11/29/2022

Twitter Inc owner Elon Musk's mandate that employees stop working remotely and put in "long hours at high intensity" discriminates against workers with disabilities, a new lawsuit claims.

Twitter Inc owner Elon Musk's mandate that employees stop working remotely and put in "long hours at high intensity" discriminates against workers with disabilities, a new lawsuit claims.

11/26/2022

Even a seasoned driver can feel unsure of what to do after a car accident. Preparing in advance could save your life – and potentially thousands of dollars. https://bit.ly/3geJitp

Even a seasoned driver can feel unsure of what to do after a car accident. Preparing in advance could save your life — and thousands of dollars.

11/25/2022

Although workers compensation exists throughout the country, there are different workers compensation laws in each state.

Although workers compensation exists throughout the country, there are different workers compensation laws in each state. Basically, workers compensation laws require most employers to pay a type of insurance that then covers the expenses of employees injured at work. In nearly every state, howev

11/25/2022

Employers may lean toward taking a hands-off approach when customers or other third parties exhibit discriminatory behavior in a workplace, but the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission takes a dim view of laissez-faire attitudes, as shown by a recent lawsuit.

Employers may lean toward taking a hands-off approach when customers or other third parties exhibit discriminatory behavior in a workplace, but the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission takes a dim view of laissez-faire attitudes and will sue.

11/23/2022

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has warned Americans against buying or using any of the Onewheel self-balancing skateboards. The Commission added that here have been reports of "at least" four deaths and multiple serious injuries between 2019 and 2021 after the boards either stopped balancing properly or came to an abrupt stop.

A US safety commission has warned against using Onewheel boards following reports of injuries and deaths, but the company has rejected demands for a recall..

11/22/2022

Victims damaged by negligence who pursue an injury claim can be compensated for the harm they have endured.

Individuals and businesses have an obligation to behave with reasonable care. A failure to do can be considered negligence and negligence can give rise to a personal injury case. Victims damaged by negligence who pursue an injury claim can be compensated for the harm they have endured. Because

11/22/2022

The same laws that protect employees’ rights often prohibit employers from retaliating against employees for asserting those rights. If your employer has taken negative action against you because you complained about illegal conduct, such as discrimination, unpaid wages, or safety violations, you should consider a consultation with an employment attorney.

11/17/2022

For years, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians around the country have been sounding the alarm about working conditions and understaffing, which they say increase the potential for mistakes in filling prescriptions.

As retail pharmacies have struggled with staffing shortages, pharmacy workers across the U.S. have been sounding the alarm about dangerous working conditions, pushed by quotas and other metrics.

11/17/2022

Workers in the private industry experienced an estimated 2.2 million nonfatal injuries in 2021 – up from 2.1 million the previous year, according to recently released data by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Washington — The number of reported workplace injuries in the U.S. private sector increased in 2021, but a decline in respiratory illnesses – including COVID-19 – helped drive down the combined number of nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses, data released Nov. 7 by the Bureau of Labor Sta...