Posted on June 25th, 2010
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has scheduled two meetings, one in Washington D.C. and one in Sacramento, that will be a chance for stakeholders to voice ideas on the new Injury and Illness Prevention Program proposed rule that will soon be implemented.
The meetings will be in discussion form and will discuss how to reduce any injury or illness in the workplace by eliminating hazards. The two meetings were added so that more input and suggestions can be added to the rule.
If you or a loved one has been injured or become ill while on the job, contact the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on June 18th, 2010
Two construction workers were injured while working at the University of North Carolina Greensboro. Officials believe that the injuries were caused when ceiling plaster fell on top of the men.
The two workers were working in a residence hall building’s bathroom when the first floor stucco ceiling material fell. The workers were reportedly conscious when they left the construction site and their injuries were said to be non-life threatening.
The demolition workers were employed by Clean Air Environmental. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration are expected to send officials to the scene to conduct a full investigation.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a construction accident, you need experienced representation on your side. Contact the New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyers of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on June 17th, 2010
Many workplace injuries are caused by single incidents such as a construction accident. However, some workplace injuries are the result of repetitive stress injuries.
For instance, employees may incur carpal tunnel syndrome or back problems because of the workplace condition or the nature of their job. These injuries may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefit, as long as employees can show that the injuries were the result of their job.
If you or anyone you know has been injured on the job, contact the New Jersey workers’ compensation attorneys, P.A., at 800-346-5529.
Posted on June 11th, 2010
The first responders to the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center may receive as much as $712 million settlement. The workers were exposed to toxic dust when they responded to the scene causing long-term respiratory issues in some cases.
More 11,000 firefighters, police officers, construction workers, and EMS workers make up the plaintiffs in the case. If they were exposed to the dust from the rubble and within seven months of the attacks experienced asthma symptoms, they may be able to receive compensation.
If you or a loved one has suffered an illness from the workplace, contact the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson and Axelrod, P.C. by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on June 4th, 2010
The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations noted that last year, stress in the workplace was cited more in workers compensation claims.
In 2008, the stress-related workers compensation claims were 256 and in 2009 they jumped to 326. They department also noted that more claims from unemployment insurance were people quitting due to stress at work.
A new program has just began to help with what they are calling cubicle stress. Employers can go online to learn more about seminars that are offered to deal with workplace stress.
If you or a loved one has been injured or suffered in illness in the workplace, contact the New jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on June 4th, 2010
The New York Compensation Insurance Rating Board may increase the workers’ compensation rate to 7.7%. Before the agency raises the rate, it must hold a public hearing with New York State Insurance Department.
The public hearing is required by New York state law. The rate increases are meant to recover losses from 2009.
If you or anyone you know has questions about workers’ compensation benefits, contact the New Jersey workers’ compensation attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 800-346-5529.
