When determining if a workplace injury qualifies as a disability, one key detail is how long the condition is expected to last. If it’s a permanent condition that will persist for the rest of someone’s life, it often can be defined as a disability—as opposed to a...
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Who settles disputes about workplace injuries and benefits?
Every job comes with a certain degree of injury risk. Some professions are objectively more dangerous than others. Those in construction, healthcare and delivery-based professions may have a greater risk of injury than others. However, even those in sedentary careers,...
Is construction the most dangerous industry?
Workers need to be aware of their risks, and those risks certainly vary depending on the industry they work in. In many respects, the construction industry is one of the most dangerous in the United States, consistently leading to the highest total number of fatal...