It’s no secret that the American workforce is facing a variety of occupational injuries, including the most common: musculoskeletal disorders. These injuries are so prevalent that in 2011, the U.S. Occupational Injury and Illness Statistics reported that the injury rate of these disorders was 44% higher in construction than the average incidence across all industries. […]
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Work is an integral part of many people’s lives. The good news is that a lot of the time, work injuries aren’t as serious as they seem. Most of the time they will heal on their own and be just like a bad bruise. The important thing is to get the proper advice and support.
Independent contractors are individuals who are hired to provide a service that is often not provided by a regular employee. They are not employed by a company but are instead paid by the hour. Many independent contractors are paid via a contract or agreement. When an independent contractor gets hurt on the job, they should
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When a worker becomes injured at work, they may have to take time off from work to recover. This can cause a serious financial strain on a family and may prevent a person from being able to provide for themselves. This can lead to a workers’ compensation settlement and a return to work. However, there
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Workers Comp is a complicated law that many employers may not be knowledgeable about. If you have been injured on the job, you have to go through a long process of going to different doctors and hearing dates. If you have been injured on the job and haven’t heard from the doctor yet, this article
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