Loud Noise at Work: It’s About More than Your Hearing
An estimated 25 percent of U.S. labor workers are exposed to loud noise levels at work that can cause permanent hearing loss, as well as higher risks for cardiovascular disease.…
Important Steps to Take After Your Work Injury
When you’ve been injured at work, it can be a scary and stressful time. You’re experiencing the pain of your injury, but you may also be thinking about whether you’ll…
Protecting Your Family From Recalled Products
When using a defective product causes an injury, you may have a product liability claim. Although most products on the market are safe for use, there are some products that…
Reasons Your Employer May Fight Your Workers’ Compensation Claim
If you’ve been injured at work in Nevada, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation to pay for your medical bills and lost wages. Even though your employer should have…
Warning Signs of Nursing Home Negligence
It is estimated that over 1 million Americans live in nursing homes. This includes the elderly and those with mental and physical disabilities. The decision to place a loved one…
Workers’ Compensation Appeals in Nevada
If you’ve been injured at work, you have the right to file a workers’ compensation claim in Nevada. However, there is always a chance that your claim will be denied,…
Accidents Caused by Drunk Drivers
Despite efforts by communities and governments to deter it, drunk driving kills thousands of people every year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 29 people in…
Can my Workers’ Compensation Claim be Reopened if my Injury Gets Worse?
In a workers’ compensation claim, you are eligible to recover benefits as the result of an injury you sustained at work. But what if your workers’ compensation claim settles and…
Thousands of Dressers Recalled Due to Tip-over Risk
In June of 2020, Modus furniture recalled 1,300 dressers because of their instability. The dressers posed a serious tip-over risk, which placed children at risk of serious injury or death.…
Choosing the Right Doctor After Your Work Injury
If you’ve been injured at work, then you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Once you have reported your injury to your employer, they will likely require that you…
Accidents Caused by Drowsy Driving
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), every year, there are about 100,000 motor vehicle crashes involving drowsy drivers. This number may be even higher, as it can…
What is an Occupational Disease?
Most people know that if they are injured in an accident on the job, they may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. However, not many people are aware that if…