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Oil field trucker and Louisiana resident safety concerns from environmental pollutants.

Louisiana - March 7, 2023 Oil field trucking is dangerous due to many factors including chemical hazards and combustibility of the cargo but more simply because of human error and product demand.  Transport continues on oil fields all day…
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Safety concerns for oil field truckers and residents from environmental pollutants in Louisiana.

Louisiana – March 4, 2023 Oil field trucking is dangerous due to many factors including chemical hazards and combustibility of the cargo but more simply because of human error and product demand.  Transport continues on oil fields all…
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4 Things That Should Be Done After a Construction Accident in Wyoming

Construction accidents are serious matters that should be handled with the utmost care.  If an individual was involved in an accident on a construction site in Wyoming, they are encouraged to take these steps to ensure they receive prompt care…
Should a construction accident victim in Florida be leery of a quick settlement?
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Should a construction accident victim in Florida be leery of a quick settlement?

Coconut Grove, FL—When a construction accident occurs and a worker gets hurt, they often turn to their employer’s workers’ comp insurance carrier to provide them with medical and wage replacement benefits. These benefits allow an injured…
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Pennsylvania fatal work injuries require OSHA investigations for workers’ compensation. 

Pennsylvania – August 21, 2021 A worker suffered fatal injury at a South Park Township building in early Summer.  The fall occurred when a worker fell through the roof of the Agricultural Building in the South Park Fairgrounds.  The worker…
Should a construction accident victim in Florida be leery of a quick settlement?
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Is it safe for a workers’ compensation claimant in New York to sign documents provided by the insurer?

Watertown, NY—During the time an individual receives workers’ compensation benefits, they may be provided with forms from the insurer in which they must sign. While it is generally safe for a claimant to sign these forms, he/she should not…
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Certain occupations carry a high risk of injury in Charleston

Charleston, SC - While almost anyone can be injured at work, certain professions have a higher risk for work related injuries than others. After an incident happens, the victim may be eligible to file a civil lawsuit, file a workers compensation…
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Construction workers in Philadelphia can be hurt on the job

Philadelphia, PA - People who work in some occupations are much more likely to suffer job related injuries than others. Construction work and similar types of manual labor are among the most dangerous jobs in America. Data and information from…
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Houston residents will need legal help after a catastrophic injury

Houston, TX - A person’s life can be changed in an instant if they suffer a catastrophic injury. This can result in long term damage to essential organs, decreased function of the brain, limited physical capacity to perform basic tasks, paralysis,…
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Two Workers Died from an Explosion that Occurred at a Processing Plant in Hinds County, Mississippi

Officials are conducting an investigation into an explosion that occurred at a processing plant in Hinds County, MS that killed two workers. The New York Times says the two workers, identified as William Jackson, 51, and Terrence Fortenberry,…
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Multiple construction workers were injured at a Florida job site.

Six construction workers at a Miami office tower project at 830 Brickell Avenue were injured and two were in critical condition Wednesday, after a heavy load of rebar came loose from a crane while being raised and fell toward the ground, impaling…