Your Injury Is My Fight
Dealing with the mental and physical fallout after an injury on a scaffold can leave you feeling tired. By learning more about the reasons why it happened, you can better understand how dangerous scaffolds are. You may encounter various problems on scaffolding and...
Every time you step into a grocery store, you might not think about the potential hazards around you. You are there to shop for your daily necessities, after all. But be careful, because grocery stores can present unexpected risks, and you may find yourself involved...
Working in a kitchen environment can be fast-paced and demanding, and it comes with its own set of occupational hazards. Kitchen workers face various risks and accidents that can result in injuries if proper precautions are not taken. Learn about five of the most...
When most people think about distracted driving, cell phone use is one of the first things that comes to mind. While it is true that looking at your phone distracts you from the road, it is far from the only form of distracted driving. Understanding the different...
Kansas began and continues to grow and thrive with the hard work of people like you who call this great state home. Our state motto means "to the stars through difficulties," but you probably never expected your difficulties to stem from an on-the-job injury. As...
If your parent, spouse or child died in an accident that resulted from negligence or recklessness, you typically have the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Although no amount of money can replace your loved one, courts and states try to compensate you for your...
A workplace injury can happen at any time, disrupting your career and your life. Fortunately, you may be able to receive workers' compensation benefits to help with your medical expenses and lost wages. When you get hurt at work, it is important to act as quickly as...
After a serious accident such as a motor vehicle crash or a slip-and-fall, you may deal with more than just physical injuries. Emotional distress is a common result of these accidents and can cause as much damage as physical injuries. But is emotional distress covered...
When a person near you on the road swerves or randomly slows down and speeds up, you may feel nervous. This kind of erratic driving is one sign that someone behind the wheel could be falling asleep. Drowsy driving is a serious issue that impacts the safety of anyone...
There has been a big change in workers' compensation statistics over the past two years. Before early 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic began, exposure to disease and toxic substances on the job was the sixth-most common cause of a nonfatal work-related injury or...