Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Steps To Take After a Work-Related Motor Vehicle Accident
You may be a large truck driver, or your job may involve operating another type of motor vehicle. Your job may involve using the company vehicle to meet clients. No matter what your job entails, if you are frequently on the road, there might come a time when you are involved in a motor… Read More »
Reasons Why You Need an Aggressive Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
After suffering an injury at work, you may be able to file a workers’ compensation claim and recover benefits. Workers’ compensation covers medical expenses, lost wages, rehabilitation costs, and other damages for employees who suffer work-related injuries and illnesses. If you suffered a job-related injury or illness, you are not required to have an… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Secondary Injuries
After suffering a work-related injury, you may know that your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance coverage should cover your medical expenses and compensate you for other losses, such as lost wages. However, if you suffer a secondary injury, it may be unclear whether your injury is covered under workers’ compensation. After suffering a secondary injury,… Read More »
Common Causes of Injuries Among Hotel Housekeepers
According to research, hotel workers in the United States of America are 40 percent more likely to suffer injuries at work than other service-sector workers in general. When people think of workers in the hotel industry who are likely to suffer occupational injuries, they often think of workers such as chefs/cooks, waiters, and waitresses…. Read More »
Workers’ Compensation Mediation
Workers’ compensation cases may be referred for mediation before a formal hearing is scheduled. Workers’ compensation mediation can also be voluntary, meaning an injured employee and their employer or the insurance company can choose to resolve the workers’ compensation claim through mediation. Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) that can help an injured… Read More »
The Benefits of Early Consultation With a Workers’ Compensation Attorney
One of the best decisions you can make after suffering an injury in the course of employment is to seek prompt legal guidance from a workers’ compensation attorney. Consulting with a workers’ compensation lawyer without delay can offer several benefits. Early consultation with a workers’ compensation attorney can significantly affect the outcome of your… Read More »
What Jobs Are Commonly Associated With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
According to the American Medical Association (AMA), carpal tunnel syndrome affects up to 10 million people in the United States of America. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that affects the hand. Common symptoms of CTS include tingling, numbness, and weakness. This condition occurs when one of the major nerves in the hand, called… Read More »
What Jobs Are Commonly Associated With Rotator Cuff Injuries?
In your shoulder, there is a group of tendons and muscles called the rotator cuff. The rotator cuff is why your shoulder is stable and can move in any direction. Most rotator cuff injuries occur because of repeating movements over prolonged periods. However, injuries to the rotator cuff can also happen due to traumatic… Read More »
Jobs With the Highest Risk of Burn Injuries
Employees can suffer different types of injuries while on the job. Among the most common work-related injuries that employees suffer are burn injuries. The CDC, the World Health Organization, and the American Burn Association estimate that 1.1 million people a year in the U.S. suffer burn injuries. A large percentage of these burn injuries… Read More »
Jobs Where Slip and Fall Injuries Are Common
One of the most common workplace accidents are slip and fall accidents. Unfortunately, slip and fall accidents can result in severe injuries that adversely affect a worker’s life. A slip and fall injury can make it challenging for someone to work and perform daily tasks. Slip and fall accidents, at times, lead to death…. Read More »