Every employer in the state of Delaware with one or more employees must carry Workers’ Compensation insurance. This insurance provides benefits to employees who become ill or injured because of their employment. The illness or injury must be directly related to the performance of the job. Statistics reveal that nearly three million employees nationwide were[…] Read More
Category: Workers’ Compensation Benefits
How Can Warehouse Accidents Be Prevented?
There is close to 1.5 million people employed in the warehousing and storage industry, including non-supervisory workers, those involved with production, and supervisors. Many of these individuals work at big-box warehouse stores, which also have customers shopping inside and out. Owing to the high number of employees and other reasons, busy warehouse worksites are known[…] Read More
What Should I Do if My Workers’ Compensation Benefits are Delayed?
Many injured or sick workers may not receive Workers’ Compensation within a reasonable amount of time. There could be several reasons for the delay, and not receiving those payments can be particularly stressful, especially for an injured employee who is disabled. In Delaware, companies who have one or more employees must carry Workers’ Compensation insurance,[…] Read More
Why Should I Hire a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer?
It is not always necessary to seek legal counsel for a Workers’ Compensation claim. Unlike personal injury claimants, injured employees do not need to prove fault in order to obtain compensation for their workplace injuries. Some injured workers can file a claim on their own, depending on the circumstances. However, most employees would benefit from[…] Read More
What Should I Do If I am Injured by a Co-Worker?
Every year, more than 4.6 million workplace injuries are reported across the United States. Slip and falls and other types of work accidents occur for a variety of reasons. Malfunctioning equipment, poor training, and a lack of proper protective equipment are just a few. However, a co-worker can even cause another employee’s injury. What recourse[…] Read More
Am I Eligible for Workers’ Compensation If a Gas Leak Caused My Injuries?
When it is safely used and stored, natural gas does not pose a risk to people; however, a gas leak is a serious threat. Natural gas is highly flammable; the smallest spark or flame that comes in contact with it can cause an explosion or fire. Besides fire, exposure to toxic natural gas fumes can[…] Read More
Are Construction Workers Frequently Exposed to Toxic Chemicals?
Construction workers face a host of job-related risks, such as burn injuries, electrocutions, slip and falls, and heavy machinery accidents. While the work they perform is vital, it is also quite dangerous. In fact, in 2018, one in five private sector deaths occurred in the construction industry. Many hazards construction workers encounter is not always[…] Read More