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More likely to get injured + less likely to survive the accident   What a drag it is getting old, as the Beatles sang. For senior citizens in the workforce, aging is not just a drag but a job hazard. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the overall death rate for workers over the…

We often hear about how workers’ compensation covers employees in a workplace accident, but what happens when the person doing the work isn’t paid? Volunteer emergency workers can find themselves in precarious situations and subject to as much harm as they person they are attempting to rescue. Is the volunteer worker covered if he or…

With the Super Bowl just a few weeks down the road, we once again turn our attention to a topic that comes up every few years: can professional athletes get workers’ compensation benefits if they are hurt? The answer to the question – yes, albeit with many more restrictions. Injury must still be work-related No…

Anyone who has packed a suitcase knows that it can be surprisingly heavy. Even with extra charges for heavy luggage these days, travelers tend to pack in abundance. Carrying one or two of those through an airport is enough work, but for ramp agents, aka baggage handlers, it’s an unending sea of suitcases. A centralized…

Construction employees work around hazards such as tall heights, heavy equipment, and sharp tools. When accidents happen the injuries can be worse than in most professions. These injuries will have a major impact on daily life and can last a long time. When employees see that their workers’ compensation benefits are not what they need…

Adamson v. MNM Plumbing, W.C. 4-918-584-01 (ICAO June 3, 2014) The claimant had returned to work after being off for about 6 weeks as a result of his on-the-job injury. One morning the Claimant was late for work because he had trouble sleeping the night before. The cause of the insomnia was taking pain medications…