By The Law Offices of David L. Hood | Published August 15, 2019 | Posted in Workers’ Compensation | Tagged Tags: worker's compensation, workers’ compensation claim | Leave a comment
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10 Jobs That Increase Your Risk of Cancer
It’s graduation season. You’ve graduated, so what’s next? When deciding what career to undertake, you first need to know that some jobs can be hazardous to your health. For many jobs, like coal mining or firefighting, the risks are obvious. For others, although they may seem safe, they can expose you to hazardous materials. Making Read More
Read MoreWays to Get a Good Night’s Sleep and Prevent Work Accidents
There are many occupational hazards that employees are exposed to daily. Surprisingly, one that is often overlooked is not a chemical or a machine – it’s sleep deprivation. Per the National Sleep Foundation, sleep deprivation “increases the likelihood of a workplace accident by 70%. The effects of fatigue have often been compared to the effects Read More
Read MoreFirefighters Denied Workers’ Compensation Claims for Work-Related Cancer
74-year-old Steve Dillman, who spent 38 years as a firefighter, was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2008. Doctors told him it was caused by smoking. Dillman says, “I thought it had to be job-related, because I’ve never smoked a day in my life. I don’t chew. I don’t drink excessively … and that’s the three Read More
Read MoreCan Your Job Cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome afflicts more than 1 in 20 adults in the United States. It is the basis for many workers’ compensation claims. What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? “Carpal Tunnel Syndrome [CTS] occurs when the nerve that runs from the forearm to the wrist becomes squeezed or compressed.”(HealthDay.com) What are the Symptoms? Symptoms, as well Read More
Read MoreOn-the-Job Motor Vehicle Accidents Up, Smartphone Usage Possibly Linked
New technology has cars steering themselves, braking automatically, warning drivers of other cars nearby, and helping the driver maintain safe following distances. Despite safety improvements, and this cutting-edge technology, motor vehicle accidents (MVA’s) in the United States are on the rise. Although Workers’ Compensation (WC) claims have declined overall (due to workplace automation, robotics Read More
Read MoreFive Careers That Put You at the Highest Risk for Cancer
Some jobs put you at a higher health risk, like fighting fires, chasing bad guys, or construction work. Then there are jobs that put you at equal risk (possibly even higher), with “more hidden but equally sinister side effects.” (15 Jobs That Put You at a Higher Risk of Cancer) Increased safety regulations over the Read More
Read MoreHow the Value of Workers’ Compensation Claim is Determined in South Carolina
How the Value of Workers’ Compensation Claim is Determined in South Carolina Suffering a serious injury on the job can be very stressful. You will probably have a lot on your mind as you try to figure out how you will pay for any treatment. Also, you will be wondering about how you will be Read More
Read MoreHow Much Will Workers’ Comp Pay for an Amputation in South Carolina?
How Much Will Workers’ Comp Pay for an Amputation in South Carolina? If you’ve lost a limb (or the use of a limb) in an on-the-job accident in South Carolina, you’re probably out of work and trying to stay afloat in a sea of bills. You may be considering filing a workers’ compensation claim, but Read More
Read MoreAct Quickly If You’ve Been Hurt on the Job in South Carolina
Act Quickly If You’ve Been Hurt on the Job in South Carolina If you’ve been hurt at work, you’ve probably got a lot on your mind: How will you pay your bills and afford day-to-day necessities? Is your career in jeopardy? What should you do next? While there’s a lot to sort out after an Read More
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