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A worker suffered a severe injury on a Silver Spring, Maryland, construction site when a crane ran over his leg, WJLA reported. The accident occurred around 11:30 a.m. on Dec. 6 on a site for the new Purple Line, a light-rail project of the Maryland Transportation Administration to allow commuters… Read more
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Back and spinal injuries can have devastating consequences for accident victims. But many people wonder about what steps they should take when they have sustained a back injury at work. With the help of a knowledgeable personal injury attorney, workplace injury victims can pursue financial… Read more
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Employers have a responsibility to consider the health and well-being of their workers. When an injury or accident happens in the workplace, injured employees are often entitled to earned benefit payments.
Workers’ compensation insurance is intended to cover some of the financial losses that… Read more
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In the United States, despite laws like the Equal Pay Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act in place to protect individuals from being unfairly paid in comparison to their counterparts––unfortunately, thousands of women, minorities, and other historically disadvantaged groups are still… Read more
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A livewire shocked three workers in Beverly, Massachusetts on Jan. 14, when the livewire touched a piece of scaffolding the workers were lifting, CBSN Boston reported. The workers were raising the scaffolding at a home under construction around 10:30 a.m. when the electrocution occurred. The shock… Read more
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One construction worker died and two others were injured in a trench collapse at a construction site in Gregory, Texas, KSAT reported. The collapse happened around noon on Dec. 3. Laborers were using a backhoe to dig the trench when the accident occurred. The 36-year-old construction worker who… Read more
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If an employer takes adverse action against you based on your race, color, gender, religion, or for another discriminatory reason, they are breaking the law. Victims of discrimination deserve justice and could be entitled to damages such as back pay, lost benefits, and others.
Discrimination is… Read more
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Workplace disputes are not uncommon, but when tensions escalate into physical altercations, the consequences can be severe for everyone involved. Whether you were attacked, defended yourself, or found yourself in a heated exchange that spiraled out of control, it’s important to know your… Read more
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Understanding Benefits, Disputes, and the Workers’ Compensation ProcessFlorida’s workers’ compensation system may provide benefits to employees who are injured or become ill because of their work. Depending on the circumstances, those benefits may include medical care, partial wage replacement, and… Read more
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Construction sites are inherently hazardous environments, bustling with heavy machinery, towering scaffolds, and an array of powerful tools. While safety protocols are meant to mitigate risks, accidents still occur, and avoidable mishaps can leave workers with severe injuries that can impact… Read more
