Your boss handed you the business credit card, just like they’ve done a dozen times before, and told you to head over to the hardware store and pick up a few things that they needed. Unfortunately, you ended up in a bad collision – one that clearly wasn’t your fault –...
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What are the 3 most dangerous industries in New Hampshire?
Some workers are at substantially higher risk for an injury on the job than others. Overall, employers in New Hampshire do a great job of keeping their workers safe. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data from 2019 reported by the AFL-CIO, New Hampshire is...
Fault and pre-existing conditions in workers’ compensation claims
After you get hurt on the job in New Hampshire, workers' compensation benefits can protect you from financial catastrophe, but misinformation and confusion can keep people from getting crucial benefits. Workers' compensation benefits are better than standard health...
Noise levels in manufacturing can lead to hearing loss
Individuals who work in the manufacturing industry are at risk of suffering from hearing loss because of the loud machinery they use to do their job duties. It’s imperative that employers set safety protocol based on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration...
What to know about amputation in manufacturing
In 2018, 5,920 workers suffered an amputation injury, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This means that if you work in the manufacturing industry, you will be aware of the risk of amputation injuries. You might even know a former colleague who lost a...
What are the most common injuries in the hospitality industry?
Working in hospitality, you spend time with customers and do your best to make your hotel a place where they want to be. You and your coworkers do your best to be safe, but there are times when injuries can happen. Some of the most common injuries in the hospitality...
Why do manufacturing injuries occur?
There were more injuries to manufacturing workers resulting in days off work than to workers in any other industry apart from the service and transport, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Every employer must carry out constant safety checks and staff...
Third-party injury claims following factory accidents
What’s a third-party injury claim? If you work in a factory, you know that your job is dangerous. All it takes is one inattentive moment, and you’re hurt and unable to work. For the most part, you can expect workers’ compensation to kick in and cover your medical...
Protect your rights after suffering injuries in a factory accident
Working in a manufacturing facility or factory provides employees with a reliable source of income. In the New Hampshire economic environment, a steady income is extremely important. Most manufacturing workers would go far to protect their jobs and secure financial...
Manufacturing workers face a wide range of injuries
Every seven seconds, someone is injured on the job. If you are working in manufacturing, it is likely to happen to you at some point in your career. Whether you work in assembling, fabricating, welding or machining, the threat of a serious injury is always...