Just months ago, people were planning to return to some semblance of normalcy as multiple COVID-19 vaccinations became available. Unfortunately, those who already had COVID (as well as unvaccinated individuals and those who experience breakthrough infections) continue...
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Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ comp claim denied? Know your options
Suffering a work injury can be upsetting enough without the complications of having a workers' compensation claim for that injury denied. However, it is crucial to know that a denied claim is not necessarily the end of your workers’ compensation claim. You can appeal...
Can I get an injury without an accident?
When employees like construction workers, tradespeople, and manufacturers think about workplace injuries, they are likely thinking about accidents that cause employees to suffer catastrophic injuries. While there are many ways someone can get hurt in a workplace...
Poor ventilation puts workers in real danger
Imagine a dangerous work environment. What does it look like? Most people would think of places like industrial plants and construction sites. But the fact is that any workplace can become dangerous to workers when it has poor ventilation. The consequences of...
Can working too much make people sick?
When people think about work-related illnesses, they might think about getting the flu from co-workers or suffering toxic exposure to harmful substances. However, a recent report from the World Health Organization notes that work itself could also be making some...
4 mistakes to avoid after a work accident
Work accidents can be highly disruptive when they result in serious injuries. Victims often must leave work, go to the hospital and deal with the pain and stress of the accident. In this flurry of activity, a workers' compensation claim could be the last thing on your...
Not all Mich. firefighters can get workers’ compensation for job-related cancer
Detroit's firefighters are there day and night to protect us during an emergency. These heroes often risk their health and safety in the line of duty. Many of these health hazards happen not during an accident at a fire but after years of exposure to toxic chemicals....
Appeals of OSHA citations can leave workers without needed changes
When the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) identifies a dangerous condition at a workplace, it can assess fines and order the company to fix the issue. Unfortunately, these fines and required fixes get put on hold if the company appeals. According...
What if I’m injured in a fall at a worksite?
Construction workers face numerous hazards at work. They often use heavy equipment and materials, which can cause an accident. A falling object or vehicle can hit them at a worksite. Sometimes, construction workers have to use scaffolding or work at high heights as...
How an electric shock can harm your body
As Detroit's electricians know, working with electricity requires extreme caution. Electrocution is deadly. Short of that is electric shock, which is not fatal but can cause serious health problems, burns and other symptoms. After experiencing an electric shock...