Tag Archives: workplace injuries
The Toxic Work Environment
Identification of and Recovery for Industrial Diseases This past summer, National Public Radio (NPR) reported that its joint investigation with the Center for Public Integrity (CPI) unveiled a resurgence of a deadly disease that plagues coal miners. Apparently, the mining industry and federal regulators have known for more than two decades that coal miners were […]
Injured on the Job? Follow These Steps
Workplace injuries are common. They are so common, in fact, that a system exists to help make sure that employees can get back on their feet and back to work without worrying about losing their jobs or paying medical bills. If you are injured on the job site, it is always important to follow the […]
An In-Depth Look At FELA
The Federal Employers Liability Act protects railroad workers in the event that they are injured on the job. This act, which the U.S. Congress passed in 1908, puts the burden of proof on the injured railroad worker. The worker must prove that negligence took place in order to receive compensation for the injury. This compensation […]
