Think you don't need an injury attorney? These three types of personal injury cases, and the startling facts that accompany them, may make you think otherwise.Workplace Injuries: In 2013, there were about 3,007,300 workplace injuries reported in the United States,...
National Safety Council consultants identify what they see repeatedly when auditing work-sites.Hazards frequently identified by the consultants include tasks related to working at height, chemicals, housekeeping, electrical, forklifts, lockout/tagout and confined...
Safety Belt UseThough it is required by law, it can't be said enough - buckle up. In a frontal collisions occurring at 30 mph, an unbelted person continues to move forward at 30 mph. When they hit the windshield, it is at the same velocity a person falling from the...
In our office, we are often faced with a situation where an injured worker is unable to answer the question: "When did the accident occur?" Often, this is because they don't even realize they have experienced what Nebraska workers' compensation law considers to be an...
Every year, thousands of workers become sick from occupational heat exposure, and some even die. These illnesses and deaths are preventable. With the temperatures climbing this week, it is good to be aware of what the heat can do to your body. When a person works in a...
