Occupational accidents can occur in all industries, from construction to office jobs. Most of them result in only minor injuries, but some can disable workers totally, often for the rest of their lives. You may wonder how you and your family will survive if you can no...
Mossman Law Office, LLP is proud to partner with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Light The Night on Thursday, October 12th at Cecil D Andrus Park. Light The Night brings light to the darkness of cancer through hope, research and support for patients and...
Factory work is vital to our economy, providing countless products and employment opportunities. It’s an environment where efficiency meets ingenuity, but it has risks. These settings are rife with challenges and dangers that employees must navigate daily, making...
Every working adult in the United States, including employees and independent contractors, make regular contributions to the Social Security program. Many people only benefit from those contributions when they are over retirement age and no longer working. However, a...
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is arguably a construction worker’s best friend. PPE is the first – and, sometimes, last – line of defense when it comes to working in construction efficiently, effectively and safely. As a result, when PPE is inadequate, improper...
Many amputation injuries are caused by heavy machinery. The machine is incredibly powerful and may work too quickly for someone to react. An example of this could be a hydraulic press that stamps down to create metal sheet panels for cars. Systems with turning gears,...
Employees who suffer from illnesses or accidents are frequently eligible for workers' compensation benefits. Workers’ compensation benefits can help people through their healing process and pay for their lost wages. Unfortunately, employees sometimes miss out on...
Most drivers know they shouldn’t use their phones while driving. Yet, many are under the false impression that they can safely do so via a hands-free device. It’s not surprising, since manufacturers now include hands-free setups in their vehicles. Unfortunately,...
Any occupation can be risky, including white-collar ones. However, blue-collar jobs, particularly in the construction industry, can be regarded as more dangerous due to the activities that happen in sites and elements used. While many project owners and managers are...
When you see car crashes in the movies, they tend to be as the result of a loss of control in a high-speed pursuit or something similar. Yet the everyday reality of traffic accidents is far more down to earth. Here are some of the top reasons people crash their...