personal injury

Suffered a Catastrophic Injury? Is Financial Compensation Enough?

January 26, 2013

Catastrophic injuries are an unfortunate part of life, and as horrible as they can be, they still happen with an alarming frequency. A catastrophic injury can be summed up as any kind of injury that has a serious impact on one’s ability to lead the rest of their life. If you or a loved one […]

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Health Related Occupational Stress Injuries

January 17, 2013

(US employment and PI law and general issues). Repetitive stress injuries are a category of disability whose predictability is determined by the amount of time an employee spends performing the same task over and over, and the number of times the task has to be performed (in an hour or day) to meet performance quotas. […]

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Staying Safe on the Job

January 7, 2013

Safety is something that should be taken seriously by every employer, but unfortunately, there are some industries that are well-known for having a lot of safety issues. For example, the construction industry is considered to be the most dangerous industry in the country, and 721 workers died while on the job in 2011. Whether you […]

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Here’s What to Do If You’re Injured on the Job

January 1, 2013

In 2007 in the USA, over 50,000 individuals died from work-related injuries. While some injuries are unfortunate accidents, others are the result of defective equipment or negligence. While work injuries aren’t always fatal, they must always be taken seriously. The most common body parts involved in work-related injuries are the spine, head and hands. Work […]

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Mesothelioma and Firefighters

December 16, 2012

Choosing a profession is a difficult process. In most cases, individuals must find a career that is not only personally fulfilling, but also one that provides the safety and security that is desired by most people. While there are a number of professions available to young people entering the work field, firefighting is a popular […]

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Most Dangerous Professions: Asbestos Exposure

December 4, 2012

Choosing a profession is a difficult process. When it comes to selecting a specific career field, individuals must consider not only the salary expectations for the position, but also the risks and benefits of working in a unique area. Despite drops in the housing market, jobs in the field of construction and building continue to […]

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Construction’s “Fatal Four”

December 4, 2012

Construction sites are easily considered one of the most dangerous working environments you can find yourself in. In fact, out of 4,206 worker fatalities in 2010, over 18% were in the field of construction. There are four main categories, also known as the “fatal four” injuries, that have been responsible for over 50% of construction […]

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Employee Wins £164,000 Injury at Work Claim

August 17, 2012

An engineer working for a major global telecoms company has recently secured £164,000 following an accident which happened at work. The engineer, who is 66 years of age, was injured when he fell through a roof while in the process of installing CCTV cameras in a building near Liverpool Lime Street station. A fracture to […]

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