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During the COVID-19 crisis, the bravery displayed by healthcare workers, police, bus drivers, and other essential workers has been nothing short of awe-inspiring. Every day, these people put their health on the line to help people and keep our society from completely shutting down. But are we doing… Read more
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Forklifts are heavy and potentially dangerous vehicles that can cause catastrophic injuries and deaths. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), forklifts caused 7,290 nonfatal injuries and 78 work-related fatalities in 2020.Morgan & Morgan see the devastating consequences of… Read more
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Electricity can be as dangerous as it is useful. This is particularly true in the workplace, where employees may prove uniquely vulnerable to electrical risks. Data analyzed by the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) indicates that 154 workers died due to electrical injuries… Read more
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Injuries on construction and manufacturing sites can have devastating consequences, and injuries caused by crane collapses can be especially severe. According to the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI), from 2011 to 2015 there were 220 crane-related fatalities, 44 per year on average.… Read more
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According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), an average of nearly 5,000 construction workers lose their lives on the job each year, and every year in the United States alone, workers suffer more than 3.5 million nonfatal work-related injuries of which nearly 10 percent… Read more
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Carpal tunnel syndrome is an injury that causes pain and discomfort in a person’s wrists, arms, and hands and can leave them unable to perform day-to-day tasks.The carpal tunnel is a narrow part of the wrist formed by the small carpal bones on the underside and sides of the wrist and the transverse… Read more
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There are many different types of workplace injuries. Workers in every industry face the possibility of on-the-job accidents and physical damage.According to research from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are thousands of work-related injuries and illnesses each year. If you have… Read more
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If you get hurt on the job, there are many questions that must be answered—and fast. This may be handled by a lawyer who has a background in work injury claims or lawsuits. A workers' compensation lawyer, like those at Morgan & Morgan, can answer many different common questions around the… Read more
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Workers’ compensation represents an insurance plan purchased by employers to cover the financial losses caused by a workplace accident. Every state but Texas operates under some form of a workers’ compensation insurance program that private employers must participate in to help employees recover… Read more
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Referred to as “The Silent Killer,” carbon monoxide represents an odorless and colorless gas that according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) kills more than 400 Americans each year. An additional 50,000 victims of the deadly gas receive treatment for unintentional carbon… Read more
