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24th September 2009
Most people in Milwaukee - and anywhere else in the US for that matter - don't realize that slip and fall injuries can be much more damaging than they first appear. You may be tempted to pick yourself up and shrug it off but this could be a very costly m... Read >
Author: Nick Messe12th September 2009
Workplace injuries occur frequently and are more common in dangerous work environments. Some common examples are over-exertion, slipping on a wet floor or slippery surface, falling off a ladder, from a roof or down a staircase, being hit with an object, a... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer18th August 2009
Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs) are injuries that are related to, or are a direct result of work characteristics and performance. CTDs are related to the exposure of an individual to specific ergonomic or work-related risk factors. A risk factor is a... Read >
Author: AcquiredHope18th August 2009
Lower back injuries are among the most common complaints seen in primary care and workers’ compensation. Approximately 85 percent of the general population in the western world is afflicted with an episode of back pain in their lifetime.
The peak inc... Read >
Author: AcquiredHope12th August 2009
What is mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a rare form of lung cancer that affects people who have been exposed to asbestos. Asbestos is a toxic material that was found in insulation as well as flooring and is still found in older homes today.
I worked ... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry01st August 2009
In 2005 alone, there were more than 24 million disabling injuries. That's 2,750 every hour, says the National Safety Council! While all of these incidents did not result in permanent injury or the need for long term disability insurance, they did require ... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON16th July 2009
In the recent article "weight affects the bottom line" in the Raleigh News and Observer a Duke study says "obese workers cost employers more."
According to the article...
"...Obese employees filed twice the number of workers' compensation claims, th... Read >
Author: John Manjarres16th July 2009
What do you do in the event of a work related injury? You may need to claim work compensation, but you may not know where to begin. If you need information about responding to an industrial accident or other injury at work, the responsibilities of an em... Read >
Author: Lindsay Nolan22nd June 2009
The Jones Act is an act of Congress governing the liability of marine vessel owners and operators for the work-related injury or death of an employee. The United States Congress intended for all seamen's injuries throughout the nation to be guided by the ... Read >
Author: Stacey Burke21st June 2009
Employers and self-employed people, as well as people in control of premises, must legally report certain types of accident to the Incident Contact Centre of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
All of the kinds of injuries listed below need to be r... Read >
Author: Jessica Parker04th June 2009
It is a known fact that personal injuries happen everyday. They cannot be prevented and they can result from work-related accidents, road accidents, professional malpractice, criminal assault, sports-related accidents and such.
Work-related injury, on... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group02nd March 2009
It is somewhat conspicuous that certain sectors of employment are more dangerous than others from an employee perspective. Some do a job that involves being placed at some element of risk on a daily basis. Others have jobs that you would seemingly have to... Read >
Author: Nigel Thomas30th January 2009
Do you feel that you have grounds to make a personal injury claim? So many people get injured and do not even bother to find out whether or not they are in a position whereby they are eligible for compensation. In most cases people are, even if they have ... Read >
Author: Nigel Thomas01st December 2008
There is alot of pressure on employers to meet the bottom line of profits. But don't neglect the waistlines of your employees. Keeping them trim and fit eventually builds your bottom line too!
An amazing study just came out of Duke University. The stud... Read >
Author: Coach Jonathan Wong30th November 2008
Workers compensation claims can be used to improve your health and relationship with your employer.
Workers compensation claims provide the workers some weekly payments, when they come across any work related injury. Few to mention like disability insu... Read >
Author: Mariah Cole31st October 2008
It is likely that you may suffer from injuries at the workplace. Injuries do occur in spite of the best safety measures. The employers are liable to provide adequate safety measures to all the employees. If they fail to do so and employees meet with an ac... Read >
Author: Sadhana21st October 2008
Let's start at the very beginning: Just what is an Iowa workers' compensation case? A workers' compensation case is any type of claim where a person has been injured or killed while on the job. The legal requirement is that the work injury arose out of ... Read >
13th October 2008
People make mistakes all the time, it is human nature. Mistakes which occur in the workplace are no exception to this rule. No matter what safety guidelines employers and employees may have in place, there are bound to be some people who fall victim to an... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer06th October 2008
Workers’ compensation benefits are important to reducing loss due to a work related injury or illness. Workers’ compensation is often the only option available to an injured employee, as you cannot sue your employer to compensate for an injury.
Wh... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry30th September 2008
Iowa Law has recognized the needs of its injured workers since 1913. The law requires every employer to obtain workers' compensation insurance (or be approved as a self-insurer) to cover their workers. However, even the best employer is not likely to te... Read >
26th September 2008
Here are some general answers to often-asked questions about workers' compensation benefits. It is important to note that the outcome for each case is determined on its specific facts and circumstances.
Q: Is my employer responsible for the medical ex... Read >
13th August 2008
Employers have a legal and a moral responsibility to provide their employees safety at their workplaces. But despite the best of safety measures in place, accidents cannot be totally eliminated and they can, at best, be minimized. It is the responsibility... Read >
Author: PeterSam23rd June 2008
Let's start at the very beginning: Just what is a workers' compensation case? A workers' compensation case is any type of claim where a person has been injured or killed while on the job. The legal requirement is that the work injury arose out of and in... Read >
13th June 2008
Iowa Law has recognized the needs of its injured workers since 1913. The law requires every employer to obtain workers' compensation insurance (or be approved as a self-insurer) to cover their workers. However, even the best employer is not likely to te... Read >
01st May 2008
Your Safety Matters
This information letter is distributed to those people who are ensuring that their workplace is safe and healthy. This includes members of OHS Committees, OHS Representatives, Safety Officers,Supervisors, Managers and Directors. "Y... Read >
Author: Courtenell P/L18th April 2008
Every day, millions of Americans head to the workplace to earn the money that they need to survive in life. These people consider this to be an every day part of life and get used to this typical routine. However, everything a person does has its risk a... Read >
Author: WileyKatt07th November 2006
California small business employers are creating a hurricane of lawsuits for themselves. With the elimination of vocational rehabilitation under California workers' compensation and after the Raine v. City of Burbank decision in January 2006, Employ... Read >
Author: Elizabeth Moreno19th July 2006
For those who are suffering from injuries caused by no fault of their own, whether it's from an automobile accident, work related injury, or by the actions of a negligent party, they deserve compensation for their affliction. The injured party has rights... Read >
Author: Larry Quinn12th June 2006
The benefits of exercise are myriad. It makes you feel good about yourself, burns excess body fat, grows and maintains muscle, strengthens bones and joints, helps flexibility, deepens sleep, improves appearance, creates a high, provides goals to achieve,... Read >
Author: Dr. Randy Wysong
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