Asbestos fibres, elongated and extremely small are carcinogenic. It’s as simple as that. Once you’ve inhaled them, their shape and size cause them to work their way into your bronchi, alveoli and pleura where they might eventually cause acute and often terminal conditions such as asbestosis, cancer and mesothelioma. Your respiratory tract and lungs cannot […]
Category: Work Injury Claims
Thinking of Blowing the Whistle? Know Your Rights
Human nature being what it is, there are times you might witness unethical, criminal or negligent activities at the company where you work. When this happens, it’s natural for a person with integrity to want to do something about it. If you see a co-worker harassing someone, you might want to file a complaint. If […]
What to Do Following a Work Injury
While being able to support a family without ever leaving the house would be ideal for many, the reality of modern life is that earning living wages tends to require going to the workplace. Unfortunately, not every job is glamorous and some can put workers in significant danger. Whether you’re on a construction site or […]
Are you more at risk of illness or injury in your working environment?
Any industry carries inherent risks to your health and well-being, however these have been significantly reduced owed to the respective health & safety department of each nation. In the United Kingdom the governing body for controlling these regulations is knows and the Health & Safety Executive or the HSE, these governing bodies track each reported […]
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Worker’s Compensation Laws
As Massachusetts and Rhode Island personal injury attorney who does a fair amount of workers compensation law work, I receive a lot of questions from people who want to know what to do when they are hurt at work. Its understandable, workers compensation laws are complex and you need a competent personal injury attorney skilled in […]
Health & Safety of Industrial Doors
Roller shutter doors are perfectly suited to industrial properties. They can improve the level of security, make the most of limited space and improve energy efficiency, so it’s easy to see why they are such a popular choice for a range of commercial companies. As an employer, you have a duty to adhere to health […]
Signs That Point Towards Hiring An Injury Lawyer
When to Call a Work Injury Lawyer (Guest post) No one wants an attorney to confront his or her employer about a workers compensation claim. Unfortunately though, that is often the only way an injury victim gets compensation. Instead of treating injury victims with dignity, some companies treat them poorly by ignoring their financial needs […]