Construction Accidents

Why Is it Important to Report Accidents in the Workplace?

by Walthew |Construction Accidents Workers Comp

Workplace accidents are very common, leaving hundreds of workers with serious or fatal injuries every year. When a workplace accident occurs, even if the accident doesn’t initially seem serious, reporting the details of the accident is critically important. If you’ve...

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Protecting Construction Workers from Crane & Power Line Accidents

by Walthew |Construction Accidents Workers Comp

Construction is a rigorous career that can be very dangerous, particularly if employers cut corners with regard to safety on the job. Over the years, State Workers’ Compensation Agencies implemented important safety measures to protect construction workers while they are...

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The Construction Workers’ Guide to Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation Claims

by Walthew |Construction Accidents Workers Comp

Construction remains one of the most dangerous industries in the United States. According to the most recent data published by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), construction workers account for approximately 21.1 percent of all workplace fatalities — even...

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Fraud and Willful Misrepresentation

by Walthew |Construction Accidents Workers Comp

Fraud and Willful Misrepresentation You may have noticed that the Department of Labor & Industries has been advertisingforpeople to come forward and report injured workers they think are committing fraud. There are some clear-cut incidences of worker fraud such as working and receiving time loss at the same time. However, this type of fraud is not nearly as common as the Department would like you to think.

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