Who is at Risk for a Hit and Run Injury? You probably know that in Massachusetts, workers who are injured on the job are generally entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ compensation generally pays medical bills for employees who are injured on the job, and will also provide replacement income if the employee is …
Who is Eligible for Workers’ Compensation in Massachusetts? Read More »
When you’ve been injured on the job, it’s your responsibility to report that injury to your employer. The time you have to report an injury varies from state to state. In New Hampshire, you technically have up to two years to make a report. But, of course, delaying the report delays your opportunity to secure …
What if My Employer Won’t Submit a Workers’ Comp Claim? Read More »
Burn injuries on the job happen in many different ways, and may be caused by heat, electricity, or exposure to caustic chemicals. Burn injuries can and do occur in many different industries. But, those at highest risk for work-related burn injuries aren’t necessarily those working in what we think of as dangerous professions. Data from …
Restaurant Workers are at High Risk for Burn Injuries Read More »
When you think of workers’ compensation claims, you probably think of a work-related injury or long-term exposure to toxins. While those types of claims are certainly more common, Massachusetts workers’ compensation does provide for infectious disease claims under certain circumstances. The determination in an infectious disease case typically revolves around whether or not the exposure …
Automation in the workplace is designed to improve efficiency, lower costs, and even reduce the physical strain on workers. But, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is warning that robotics in the workplace may increase some risks to human workers. Though NIOSH makes it clear that additional information is required, the organization’s …
Are Technological Advances Increasing Crush Injury Risk at Work? Read More »
