Category Archives: Worker’s Compensation

Construction Deaths on the Decline in the US

Summary: With all of the bad news being reported these days I was pleased to hear some positive news regarding safety and the construction industry. Construction fatalities declined by almost 10 percent between 2009 and 2010 and by almost 40 … Continue reading

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Study: Head Injuries Increases Risks of Death

Summary: Every day my office receives calls from people who suffered a head injury after a slip-and-fall, car crash, or work-related accident. So I found it very interesting when I read a new study that says head injuries may raise … Continue reading

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Worker Dies After Semi-Truck Fell On Him

Summary: According to the Las Vegas Sun, a man who worked at a local truck stop died on Sunday afternoon after a semi-truck fell on him as he was working underneath it. Police say the man may have been changing … Continue reading

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Noisy Workplaces Increase Heart Problems

Summary: New research shows people who work in noisy workplaces are two to three times more likely to have serious heart problems! This new study showed an association between noise and heart problems like angina, coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, … Continue reading

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Mesothelioma Dangers

Summary: When we hear the word cancer, mesothelioma is not the first type we typically think of. But the National Cancer Institute says 3,000 cases are diagnosed each year in America and products containing asbestos can cause methelioma. Mechanics, construction … Continue reading

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