Oil and gas workers perform a necessary job in environments rife with certain hazards the average work environment doesn’t see. These natural hazards can be greatly exacerbated when employers and other parties do not follow safety protocol to a tee. When a worker is injured in the normal course of their job, they are typically eligible to file a workers’ compensation claim and receive short-term benefits to pay for certain medical bills and...
There are strict safety protocols and regulations in place designed to protect construction workers from on-the-job injuries. That said, while some injuries may occur on the job, whenever an injury arises directly or indirectly from a safety violation, the employer may be considered liable in a workplace injury lawsuit, even in addition to a
One of the most serious types of injuries that can occur at work are brain injuries. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can range from mild to severe and may affect the injury victim and their family for the rest of their lives. These injuries can arise in a myriad of situations, but when they happen at work most often occur due to falls or motor vehicle collisions. Whenever someone suffers an injury at work they may be eligible to file a workers’...
While age and eye disorders can cause or contribute to blindness, certain accidents and resulting injuries can also result in partial or full vision loss. Vision loss and blindness may or may not be reversible depending on the nature of the injury, but treatments and procedures do exist to restore sight either entirely or at least partially to accident victims, including cornea replacement, corrective lenses, and more. However, these treatments...
Injuries can happen at work in any industry and in a wide variety of ways. However, the problem with certain types of workplace injuries can be proving when, where, and how that injury occurred. If it is not possible to prove how an injury occurred, it can be difficult to identify a reliable means of recovery. For example, workers’ compensation is a form of workplace injury insurance designed to protect employers from liability while offering...
Spinal cord injuries or “SCIs” make up some of the most severe injuries a person can experience. The reason for this is due largely to the amount of nerves connected to the spinal cord, and the widespread damage that can occur when the spine is injured. SCIs can result in long recovery times, chronic pain, loss of mobility, and even partial or full paralysis. The medical care and ongoing life care expenses typically associated with SCIs can...
Whenever an accident occurs due to the negligence of one or more parties, it may be possible to file a personal injury claim or lawsuit to recoup the accident victim’s damages. However, “accident” is a broad term that can be used to describe anything from a motor vehicle crash to a workplace accident. Any situation in which one party suffers serious injuries—physical or mental—as a result of a dangerous or catastrophic situation may...
Workers’ compensation or “workers’ comp” is a form of employee injury insurance designed to aid injured workers with short-term medical bills and lost wages while simultaneously protecting employers from liability. In most cases, an employee receiving workers’ comp benefits is not eligible to file an injury claim against the employer, with the exceptions of injuries that far exceed what workers’ comp will cover, an absence of...