In the U.S., electrical accidents are a major cause of on-the-job injuries and deaths each year. The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) assesses occupational electrical injury trends based on Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data. This group found that 52 percent of the country’s total workplace electrical fatalities occur in the construction industry; and, 3,708 […]
Work-related injuries and accidents are unfortunately all too common in today’s workforce. Even seemingly minor injuries can sometimes have long-term effects that leave employees unable to return to work for long periods. While employers are expected to take measures to ensure their workers are protected from exposure to dangerous chemicals, machinery, heights, and falling objects […]
If you are hurt at work, you may be wondering, “can I sue my employer?” The answer is that it depends on the circumstances of your unique situation. There are a variety of factors to consider in determining whether an employee can sue an employer for an occupational injury, including workers’ compensation (or lack thereof) […]
Recent data shows that work-related fatalities in Texas rose by 25% in 2019 – up from 488 in 2018 to 608 in 2019. The incident rate of fatal occupational injuries in Texas was 4.7 per 100,000 full-time employees, with private-sector workers representing 94% of fatalities at 573. The industry with the highest number of fatal […]
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