Creating a safe and healthy workplace is the responsibility of all employers, and most companies and business take that responsibility seriously. Even so, according to the National Safety Council, one worker gets hurt on the job every seven seconds—that adds up to approximately seven million workplace injuries per year. Fortunately, the American workforce is covered…
Safety should always be a year-round priority in the workplace, but as we steel ourselves for the snow and ice that often accompany this time of year, it makes sense to look at the most common cold weather injuries and what can be done to prevent them. Let’s start by taking a look at the…
Were you injured at work? When you need workman’s comp attorneys you can trust, Arthur Crum will help you navigate Maryland workman’s comp laws. Here are the details you need to know about workman’s comp from the firm where the client is always our first priority. What is Workman’s Comp in Maryland? In Maryland, workman’s…
Employee safety is paramount no matter the time of year. Yet summertime presents its own unique challenges, like scorching temperatures, busy construction schedules, and occasional torrential summer storms. The best way to prevent mishaps is to mitigate the risk before they happen. That’s why this is a great time to evaluate safety measures and hazards…
Between slips and falls, weather-related auto accidents, and even illness, it’s no surprise that winter weather causes a significant increase in workman’s compensation claims. Here are some of the most common workers’ comp claims in winter: Cold Stress Injuries Most common among employees working outside or in unheated spaces such as warehouses, cold stress injuries…
A workplace accident is one of the most confusing and stressful events that can happen to you. How did this happen, how will this affect my job, and most importantly, how much financial compensation will I receive to cover my medical bills and lost wages? Here is a brief guide on what to expect when…
Maryland often enjoys warm weather through the fall, making it possible for us to find new ways to enjoy the outdoors — a welcome respite following the restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 public health emergency. Higher temperatures pose serious health concerns, however, for those who work outdoors, especially when personal protective equipment is requirement. Those…
Workers compensation insurance exists because there is always the risk of an employee becoming ill or injured at work. Here’s how it works in simplest terms: in order to provide coverage and benefits to an employee in the event of an illness or injury “arising out of and occurring in the course of their employment”,…
It’s been 17 years since a severe acute respiratory virus (SARS) appeared in China. Within weeks, SARS spread to nearly 25 countries in Asia, South America, Europe, and North America, infecting 8,000 people and killing 800. Recently, a new SARS-like illness, COVID-19, caused by a novel coronavirus, has emerged. As of April 1, 2020, with…
When you need to file a workers’ compensation claim, it is not required to hire an attorney. You could proceed with the claim on your own, taking your chances with the system as it is. On the other hand, you may wish to hire an attorney in order to have some assistance along the way….
