Delaware witnesses its fair share of workplace injuries, with certain jobs carrying a higher risk and leading to frequent worker's compensation claims. Worker's comp insurance should pay for specific damages when workers sustain on-the-job injuries. Explore Delaware's...
Workers’ Compensation
4 common reasons for a workers’ comp claim denial
In the realm of workplace injuries, the hope is always that the safety net of workers' compensation will catch those who find themselves injured on the job. However, not every claim results in the expected support. Denied claims can be a harsh reality, leaving workers...
4 workplace injury trends
In the dynamic landscape of workplaces, trends in injuries constantly evolve, necessitating a keen understanding of emerging challenges. Examining current patterns sheds light on potential areas for improvement and preventive measures. 1. Remote work-related strain As...
Looking at work-related accident risks teachers face
Whether you teach adults or young children, you need to understand the different occupational hazards that you face as an educator. Some people do not focus on job-related risks that teachers encounter because they believe that teaching is relatively safe. Although...
When third parties contribute to a workplace injury
In this day and age, it seems strange that any employer would ignore worker safety. Both productivity and profits are high — this type of negligence is almost unthinkable. However, employers do not have the sole responsibility for keeping the workplace safe. This...
Work-related carpal tunnel leads to 120,000 surgeries annually
When you make your living working in a Delaware office environment and spend considerable time at a computer, you run the risk of developing work-related carpal tunnel, a condition that impacts tens of thousands of Americans every year. Carpal tunnel often leads to...
How to reduce and prevent injuries in the food services industry
Working in the food services industry, such as restaurants, cafes and bars, can result in a variety of injuries. There are numerous hazards that workers face, and both employers and employees can do their part to reduce these hazards. Many injuries are preventable,...
What happens if you quit your job while on worker’s comp?
After hurting yourself at work and filing a worker's compensation claim, you did a lot of thinking. Mainly, you thought about resigning from your current employer, but you do not want to jeopardize your benefits. Chron explains what happens if injured employees quit...
Be aware of deadlines when filing for workers’ compensation
The period after a person sustains a workplace injury is a crucial one, and not just because the injured worker probably requires medical treatment as soon as possible. State law has deadlines for a worker to proceed with a worker’s compensation claim. A failure to do...
Statistics on work-related injuries
Whether you work in construction, drive a commercial vehicle or even work in an office, it is important to understand the many different risks you face on the job. Moreover, you should go over statistics on work-related injuries in order to understand how widespread...