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Can Workers Injured During Horseplay Get Workers’ Compensation?
Most American employees are aware that the workers’ compensation can help them recover after a work-related injury or illness, but what happens when employees cause harm to themselves due to recklessness or carelessness? If a worker suffers an injury due to worksite horseplay, then his or her deviation from job duties will likely influence...
Read MoreHow Can Prior Drug Use Effect an Alabama Car Crash Claim?
When an Alabama driver suffers injuries and property damage in a car accident, the injured driver’s first step in recovery is determining if any other party bears liability for the accident. If another driver definitively caused the accident, the injured driver can recover damages in a personal injury lawsuit. The plaintiff will need to...
Read MoreSafety Tips for Working With Fuel
Many Americans work with or handle different types of fuel every day, and it’s crucial to understand the inherent dangers of working with or handling combustible or flammable fuels. People who work in the oil and gas industry must meet rigorous safety standards and use acceptable, tested equipment always. However, Americans should know basic...
Read MoreHow Can I Avoid Eye Strain at Work?
Many Americans work with computers or other visually demanding tasks in their everyday work, and it’s important to know how to take care of your eyes. If you use a computer every day or do lots of repetitive work on a small scale such as component assembly, you are at risk of developing eye...
Read MoreSafety Tips for Driving at Night
Nighttime is statistically the most dangerous time of day to drive according to the National Safety Council. The colder weather means shorter days, and many American drivers will find their evening commute home is darker during the fall and winter. Even experienced drivers are at a higher risk of car accidents at nighttime, so...
Read MoreHow Are Burn Degrees Determined?
Burns are painful injuries that can easily lead to long-term scarring and disability. Medical professionals use a degree scale to classify burn injuries, and it’s a good idea to know the different types of burns, which ones deserve immediate medical attention, and which ones have a chance to cause permanent damage. First-Degree Burns The...
Read MoreShould I Hire a Lawyer for a Minor Car Accident?
Most states require drivers to call the police to report any accidents that result in bodily injury, death, or significant property damage, but what does a driver do after a very minor accident? It’s possible that an insurance claim will be enough to cover the damages from a small fender-bender, but how does a...
Read MoreCan I Seek Workers’ Compensation After Heat Illness?
Workers’ compensation relieves the financial burden from the shoulders of injured employees, so they can focus on healing rather than medical bills and wage losses. State workers’ compensation systems provide no-questions-asked benefits to most employees who suffer injuries or illnesses while performing job-related tasks. Almost all injuries and illnesses qualify for benefits, as long...
Read MoreSafety Tips for Alabama Bicycle Riders
Bicycling may be a popular method of transportation in Alabama, but it isn’t always the safest. In 2015, 185 Alabama bicyclists suffered injuries and nine others died. More than one-fifth (21%) of these accidents involved injured bicyclists who were 15 and younger. Negligent and distracted drivers are making Alabama’s roadways more dangerous than ever...
Read MoreWhat Are the Most Common Types of Warehouse Accidents?
The warehouse is a common setting for personal injury accidents in the workplace. Warehouses contain a number of personal injury risks, such as heavy machinery, trucks, forklifts, conveyor belts, ladders, lifts, shelves, and greasy floors. Warehouse workers can suffer serious and even fatal injuries if employers fail to ensure the safety of the work...
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