If I am an Independent Contractor, am I Eligible for Workers’ Comp?
Depending on the circumstances a temporary employee can be eligible for compensation if they have been injured on the job.
Compensation for Hand Injuries Sustained in the Workplace
Sustaining a hand injury in the workplace can prevent you from being able to perform everyday tasks, which is why protection from these accidents is so important. From the most severe amputation to the smallest laceration, you will find the injury to be debilitating in different ways. In one incident occurring recently. OSHA investigated a business after a steel worker sustained third degree burns to his hand when he removed wire from an underground electrical conductor and caused an arc flash. It was found through the investigation that the worker was never provided with hand protection for the job, so the business was fined over $100,000 in violations. In 2014, there were more than 1.1 million hand injuries occurring in the U.S. 20% of injuries happening in the workplace at any given time, in fact, will involve the hands and fingers. Most of the injuries are minor cuts and irritations, but permanent injuries are definitely not unheard of. In fact, the five most common hand injuries from greatest occurrences to least include lacerations, crushes, avulsions or detachments, punctures, and fractures. (1) Settlement If you have been injured in a very serious accident concerning your hand in the workplace, you may wonder how a settlement will go. In many cases, you will be able to claim workers’ compensation unless there were special circumstances in your case. The compensation carrier will typically assess your degree of disability by assigning you a percentage, which will also help assign a dollar amount to your case. (2) The problem comes into play when an insurance company attempts to minimize or deny your claim. For this, you will need an attorney on your side to take on the companies in a personal injury case. Call us today for more information on how this is done. Workplace injuries happen all the time and if it has happened to you, then call the Rawa Law Group APC at 844-444-1400 or click the link to contact us directly. We will usually respond within 24 hours, during normal business hours. Resources: (1) https://www.southernglove.com/5-most-common-hand-injuries-in-the-workplace/ (2) https://www.injuryclaimcoach.com/what-is-a-reasonable-settlement-for-a-hand-injury-resulting-in-partial-amputation-of-a-finger.html#
What Are the Risks Involved in Hover Boards?
Over the past year, hover boards have been banned in many places, one of which is New York City. One of the major reasons why is because they cannot be registered at the Department of Motor Vehicles – but there are also known risks involved in these dangerous pieces of equipment, as time has shown. One of the main reasons why hover boards have been deemed so unsafe is due to the amount of fall injuries stemming from them. (1) A Rise in Fall Injuries Local doctors were swamped after the holidays in 2015 when patients started rushing in with injuries from hover boards. The culprit? Falls due to balance issues. Emergency rooms and urgent care centers were reportedly overloaded with people suffering from injuries stemming from these very dangerous falls. The Monday after Christmas, there were 70 injury reports alone. One doctor stated that the force could travel up and break any bone, as well as contributing to neck and head injuries. Hover board Fire and Explosion By 2016, half a million hover boards were recalled not only due to falls, but the inherent risk of fires and explosions. The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced in July 2016 that manufacturers and retailers were recalling the devices over fires due to battery packs overheating, sparking, and smoking. There were reports of burn injuries and property damage. The CPSC chairman said in a statement that people should “contact the manufacturer or retailer and demand that they give you your money back” for the product. (2) Have you been injured in a hover board accident due to a fall, fire, or explosion? Then you should give us a call today for more information on how we can help you. We can offer you help in regards to your personal injury so call as soon as possible so we can get started. Contact Rawa Law Group APC for more information at the following number 844-444-1400 or visit us at the following website https://www.zrawa.com, to setup a time to discuss your case. We can help you. Resources (1) https://6abc.com/health/local-doctors-swamped-with-hoverboard-injuries/1142437/ (2) https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/07/06/484988211/half-a-million-hoverboards-recalled-over-risk-of-fire-explosions