Forgetting About Terrible Accidents

Posted on: 23 July 2018

Getting a new job, or even just switching positions with your current employer, often results in the signing of dozens of pieces of paperwork. If you're offered some kind of waiver of your right to workers' compensation insurance as part of a sign up package, you should understand the legality and enforceability of the contract before signing it. Position Matters In most states, only owners and high level executives that benefit directly from ownership of the company are allowed to sign away their automatic inclusion into a workers' compensation insurance policy.
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Posted on: 3 June 2018

Most people have a working knowledge that workers' compensation is in place to protect workers if they are ever injured on the job. However, if you find yourself injured on the job, you may quickly find that you need more than a working knowledge of the system in order to get its full benefits. 1. Report the Injury to Your Supervisor The first thing you need to do is report the injury to your supervisor.
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Posted on: 27 April 2018

Upon being injured on the job, a common thing to do is consult a workers' compensation attorney and provide details about your case. Most attorneys will immediately give you an idea of the strength of your case. If the details appear weak, an attorney may be reluctant to take the case on and may advocate that you don't try to pursue legal action. However, should you provide details that indicate a strong case, you can expect that the attorney you're speaking to will anxiously want to represent you and pledge to work hard to get you a settlement that you deserve.
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Posted on: 6 April 2018

Toys can be sources of joy for your kids, but they can also be hazardous if not properly used. As a parent, it is up to you to take precautions to ensure that your kids don't get injured by their toys. Here are some of the precautions for preventing toy-related injuries: Adhere To Age Restrictions Toys often come with age recommendations that state which ages can safely play with the toys.
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