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Construction accidents are common in Massachusetts, which is not surprising considering the size of the construction industry in the state. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 127,940 construction-related jobs in Massachusetts in 2021. What...
Working outside on a construction site during a busy time of year, you may encounter more problems than you expect. Accidents can happen without warning, especially when you are walking on tall scaffolds or working around heavy pieces of equipment. One particular...
When someone experiences a severe injury, their first thought is probably not about how they intend to pay for procedures or whether the injury resulted from negligence. Those are questions that follow. According to reports from WBUR, those questions still stand after...
If you work in the construction industry, you need to look out for various hazards on the job. If you are an electrician, you regularly face many risks, especially the risk of electrocution. Moreover, even if you are a painter, carpenter or work in another field, you...
Walking around a scaffold may not immediately seem dangerous if you do it every day. However, the amount of height above the ground and the potential hazards you face from poor construction or fall-related problems can cause you great harm. Knowing how scaffolding...
Workers' compensation would probably be enough to handle many on-the-job injuries. You might still need to work to get a fair deal, but you might not need a separate lawsuit. If the insurance company denies your claim, you may need to start an appeal with the...
Occupational safety rules require the use of a hard hat in any situation where there is a potential for falling objects or other head injuries. The University of Iowa explains that proper protection from a hard hat only happens when you wear it correctly and keep it...
Cold weather can sometimes last well into spring, and the potential for slips and falls will last along with it. Falls on icy surfaces account for 30 percent of slip-related work injury claims. If you are a business owner, you do not want any of your employees to...
