You’ve probably seen lists of the most dangerous jobs in America. These involve a high risk of serious or fatal injury on the job. Police officers, Alaskan king crab fishermen, and underground coal miners typically rank near the top. In each of these occupations the...
According to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics, after declining over several consecutive years workplace fatalities are again on the rise. In 2016, total fatalities topped 5,000 for the first time since 2008. At nearly forty percent, BLS statistics show that transportation-related incidents...
Workers at construction work zones on highways and interstates work under the risk of serious injury or death in the event of a car accident. If you or a loved one has been a victim of a highway construction accident, you are eligible for compensation for...
It's no secret that working in roofing, whether commercial or residential, is both physically demanding and dangerous. You might be surprised to know, however, that roofers are actually engaged in one of the most dangerous jobs around. Roofing workers nationwide are more than three times...
In an earlier blog post, we discussed the potential downsides of pursuing a workers’ compensation case in Arizona without a lawyer. You may be giving up benefits that you didn't even know you had. But which lawyer is best for you? You could choose from among the...
