Workplace Illness & Injury Archives - Page 4 of 5

21Jun

Workplace Violence & Workman’s Compensation

We tend to think of workers’ compensation cases as accidents, But what about workman’s compensation and violence?

There are four generally recognized areas of workplace violence, according to HRDailyAdvisor.blr.com. Criminal intent is when the perpetrator isn’t necessarily connected with the company or employees, but is violent and commits a crime. In some situations, a customer or client is the perpetrator. The third type is when an employee attacks another at work; and lastly, when the perpetrator has a relationship with an employee, but not the business.

Reports show that professions like law enforcement and healthcare have higher numbers of workplace violence.
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Brian Tadros

June 21, 2019

23May

The Lifetime Effects of a Workplace Injury

If you have suffered a workplace injury or illness, you likely have a lot of questions. What if you can’t return to work after an injury? Do you need to see a doctor? How much will workers’ compensation pay?

One thing you might not yet be thinking about—although you should—is the lifetime effects of your workplace injury. Read more

Brian Tadros

May 23, 2019

22Apr

Must You Be Drug Tested After A Work Accident?

The Law Office of Brian D. Tadros keeps workers’ compensation clients informed of their rights. Here is a question we’ve answered as part of many workman’s compensation cases over the years: Can your company require you to be drug tested after an injury or accident at work?

In general, no.

But sometimes, yes.

Can’t Return to Work After An Injury? What To Expect

If you’ve filed a workers’ comp claim, it can be difficult to know what to do next. Especially if you have been told that you can’t return to work after an injury or illness.

In workers’ compensation cases, everything rests on the opinion of your medical provider. Whether or not you receive any benefits all depends on whether the doctor says you can return to work and, if so, what restrictions you have.

Workers’ Comp Doctors

There are three types of doctors you might see after a workers’ comp claim: an authorized treating physician (selected by the insurance company), either party’s one-time expert (an independent medical examiner), and a court-appointed expert known as an expert medical advisor. Read more

Brian Tadros

March 21, 2019

7Mar

3 Things to Do After a Work Injury

Despite workplace safety initiatives and educational efforts, work injuries, illnesses, and accidents do happen. It may not be a dramatic event that makes the evening news, such as a factory explosion. But even what you may consider a minor happening (such as a slip and fall where you don’t notice any immediate injuries) needs proper medical care.

If left untreated, your “minor” injury could develop into a serious condition that could affect your work performance and your daily life. And failing to follow the proper procedures with your employer could mean not receiving the care and benefits you’re entitled to.

At The Law Office of Brian D. Tadros, our main focus is educating our clients (and potential clients) about the most effective ways to handle their case. If you’ve experienced a work injury—major or not—here are three steps you should take next.

Report injuries now, not later

One of the most important factors in a workers’ compensation case is handled by the employee — reporting the injury. The fact that the injury occurred at work must be documented.

Injured on the job? You have 30 days from the date of the injury to report that fall, laceration, sprain or burn to the employer, no matter how minor the injury appears. Your employer will then complete a First Report of Injury form and have you sign it. The employer sends the form to the workers’ compensation insurance company. Read more

Brian Tadros

January 25, 2019

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Category: Workplace Illness & Injury

Workplace Violence & Workman’s Compensation

The Lifetime Effects of a Workplace Injury

Must You Be Drug Tested After A Work Accident?

Can’t Return to Work After An Injury? What To Expect

Workers’ Comp Doctors

3 Things to Do After a Work Injury

Report injuries now, not later

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