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Saginaw Workers' Compensation Law Blog

Growing concern for workers in construction zones

The warmer months often mean more construction on the roads in states like Michigan. But no matter what time of year it is, vehicles are often traveling through and near worksites. This could create risks for both drivers and workers. If a driver is not paying adequate attention or is traveling too fast in a work zone, a serious construction accident could be the result.Continue reading

Man killed in another serious accident on Michigan jobsite

A 36-year-old crane-operator was killed this past week after being ejected from his crane after the machine overturned. The incident occurred at a steel plan in Michigan. According to reports, the man’s death was ruled accidental by the county coroner. The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration, however, is initiating an investigation into the incident. The investigation is especially prudent as this was the secondContinue reading

Man suffers serious injuries while working for dump truck company

Injuries suffered after workplace accidents can be severe. So severe, in fact, that some workers tragically do not survive such incidents. When they do live through a workplace accident, victims are often burdened with medical expenses and other financial strains resulting from the accident. While suffering with the long-term physical pain that so often results from accident injuries, victims should not also have to sufferContinue reading

Two Injured in Serious Accident on Construction Site

Two workers in Boston were injured when the 12th floor of a building under construction collapsed to the fifth floor. According to reports, approximately 120 workers were on the construction site working on the planned 33-story building when the serious accident occurred. One of the victims sustained a serious head injury, while the other was hospitalized for what was described as a minor injury. IncidentsContinue reading

Workers’ compensation protects Michigan families

A tragic story out of a nearby state has local Saginaw workers concerned for the welfare of their families. According to reports, a 55-year-old woman was killed at work while she sorted donations to a thrift store. The woman and a co-employee saw a bulge in a sock that was included in a box of donated materials. When the other employee went to empty theContinue reading

Workers’ compensation claims in Michigan to surge?

For some workers in Michigan, there are a lot of potential dangers in the work environment. These dangers could become magnified and more likely if a worker does not get an adequate amount of sleep. For all of those people bemoaning daylight savings time, you are not alone. In fact, research shows that the Monday following the annual spring forward ritual, workplace injuries surge. TheContinue reading

Michigan workers urged to protect eyes, avoid serious accidents

As Michigan residents may already know, March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month. As a result, the American Academy of Ophthalmology is pushing a campaign to encourage safe work practices across the country. In fact, the construction industry is one of the main three industries where eye injuries occur. Since over 300,000 workers visit the hospital every year because of eye injuries in the workplace, theContinue reading

Health care workers exposed to dangerous chemicals, lack training

Working with hazardous chemicals can be very dangerous, and workers exposed to hazardous chemicals have a higher risk of being a victim of occupational exposure and injuries in the workplace. Did you know that health care workers often work with hazardous chemicals and may be at risk for being injured? Health care workers may not be the first occupation people think of when they hearContinue reading

Basics of workers’ compensation benefits in Michigan

Workplace injuries can happen in a split-second. After being injured at work, many workers don’t know what to do. The most important thing a worker should do after being injured on-the-job is seek immediate medical attention depending on the severity of the injury. In addition to seeking medical attention, workers should also report their injury to their employer as soon as possible. After getting medical attention,Continue reading

Fatalities rise in cellphone tower industry

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently said cellphone tower contractors and companies need to do more to keep workers safe, which includes complying with current safety standards to prevent accidents. OSHA reported an increase in injuries and fatalities among cellphone tower workers in the United States despite many of the accidents being preventable. The tower industry saw an increase in workplace fatalities during theContinue reading

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