Occupational Injuries Are You Eligible for Compensation?

Injured on the job

Did you know that, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 905,700 employees missed work in 2012 owing to occupational injuries and illnesses? Missing weeks, or sometimes even months, of work can devastate personal finances and empty bank accounts. Workers compensation may be able to support employees during the most trying times of their lives. What are the most common work-related injuries, and how do workers know if they’re eligible for workers compensation?

Common Occupational Injuries

Getting hurt on the job is not altogether uncommon. In fact, in 2012, nearly 3 million workers suffered from work-related injuries, according to a Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII). Burn

Hurt at Work? Find the Answers to Questions By Contacting a Lawyer Today

Eye injuries at work

You hope and pray that the day never comes. That’s the day when you or your loved one are injured at work. But the fact is, accidents do happen, no matter what profession you work in. When you or your loved on suffers a work related injury in Arizona, your employer has certain obligations to you. Knowing the facts, and your rights, can help make the process of finding a lawyer and getting workers’ compensation a little easier. After all, if you’re hurt at work and are unable to go back to work for any period of time, you are going to need money for medical bills and living expenses.

Did you know your employer is required to provide you with coverage through workers’ compensation insurance? It’s true. Th