As someone who walks or rides a bike often, the idea of being hit by a car is terrifying. Pedestrian accidents occur fairly often, and many times, they're the result of drivers not paying attention to the road or getting behind the wheel when they're drunk or distracted.
2 seriously injured after pedestrian accident in Nashua
Quick facts about indemnity benefits in New Hampshire
If you get hurt at work, you may be entitled to workers' compensation payments and indemnity benefits. Here are a few quick answers to questions you may have about the benefits and how you can access them.
Immigrants suffer due to workers' compensation violations
When building is a booming industry, immigrants are the workers who can be exploited. These workers should be receiving workers' compensation insurance and fair wages, but many do not. In one story discussed, a young man hurt on the job broke his leg; his employer did not call an ambulance, instead having him transported across state lines for care. Why? The employer was trying to dodge responsibility for the accident.
Who is required to have workers' compensation?
Workers' compensation is an important part of the benefits offered in the workplace. Whenever someone is working for an employer as an employee, that person has a right to be covered by workers' compensation. This compensation covers their lost wages and medical care in the case of an injury. There are some things that you may be wondering about workers' compensation and your rights as an employee. Here are some commonly asked questions.
What are some common questions about workers' compensation?
When you get hurt on the job, you may have some questions. Here are a few quick answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about workers' compensation.
You can ask for compensation after a worksite injury
Getting hurt at work is a major concern; you're meant to be kept safe, and it's your employer's responsibility to make sure you're not put in harm's way due to negligence or unsafe environments. If you are injured on the job, then you're normally going to be entitled to workers' compensation unless you're an independent contractor or fall into an uninsured category.
Fall hazards high in 2015, lead to higher penalties in 2016
When you think about all the possible hazards at work, is falling one that makes you concerned for your safety? If you fall, you may have to file workers' compensation and deal with the pain and struggle of the injury. A Jan. 12 report shows that you may be right to be concerned about your safety, but there are more protections coming to back up your right to safety. Falling is one of the main causes of injuries on the job, and because of this, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is planning to increase the fines for businesses that don't protect employees from fall hazards.
What are some time limits for claims in New Hampshire?
Did you know that you're limited to a certain amount of time after you suffer an injury before your claim will have no standing? A statute of limitations is a rule that restricts how long you have to make a claim for compensation after an injury. For instance, if you're hurt at work, you should file as soon as possible for workers' compensation. If you don't do it immediately, you could be at risk of losing the chance to do so.
Repetitive motion injuries and your health
A repetitive motion injury is one that is caused by performing the same action over and over again in repetition. For instance, imagine that you run every day for three hours a day. Your knees could suffer from the wear and tear of that same movement for many hours in a row if you're not training properly. The same kind of thing can happen when you work at a job that requires repetitive movements.
Hazardous pits can have dangerously low oxygen levels
If you're an industrial worker who has been exposed to small and confined spaces, you know how important it is to know the oxygen levels as well as how much carbon dioxide is present. If there is too much CO2, you could suffocate, which could result in brain damage or death. If you're working with your attorney to make a claim for a pit hazard in the workplace, it's important to know that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration does recognize the dangers of these areas.
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