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Exposure to carcinogenic toxins such as formaldehyde, arsenic, and carbon monoxide is common in some occupations.

"Large numbers" of workers in the service industry "have an elevated risk of hearing loss and need immediate hearing conservation efforts," NIOSH researchers say in a recent study. https://bit.ly/3mB1nEH

If you're injured at work, seek treatment for your injury as soon as possible. Prompt treatment not only aids recovery, but strengthens your workers’ comp claim. If you delay treatment, your employer’s workers’ comp insurer could argue that your injuries weren't as severe, or that they were unrelated to your work.

Overexertion and falls were the top causes of serious workplace injuries, according to a new report. https://bit.ly/3lpjflw

Workers’ compensation insurance covers employees, and employers are not required to purchase coverage for independent contractors. However, some employers misclassify employees as independent contractors to avoid paying for coverage. If you were injured at work, and suspect you were misclassified as an independent contractor, ask an attorney to see if you are eligible for workers’ comp benefits.

Health care industry employees have filed the majority of workers compensation claims related to COVID-19, according to a recent study. https://bit.ly/3ietx5o

As the COVID toll climbs, sick workers and families of the dead face another daunting burden: fighting for benefits from workers’ compensation systems that, in some states, are stacked against them. https://bit.ly/2EsoXCe

Lauded for their service and hailed as everyday heroes, essential workers who get the coronavirus on the job have no guarantee in most states they’ll qualify for workers’ compensation to cover lost wages and medical care. #WorkersCompensation https://bit.ly/2DHsBI1

While the frequency of workers’ compensation claims has continued a decades-long decline, the number of work injuries caused by motor vehicle accidents has continued a steady increase that began in 2011, according to a new report. https://bit.ly/3gUh4Dj

Covid-19 is not the only danger you face when your office reopens. #WorkInjuries https://bit.ly/2YHqw6Q

The process of appealing a denied workers' comp claim can be complicated. A workers' compensation attorney can help you through the appeals process, ensuring your appeal has the best chance of succeeding. If your claim was denied, and you continue to believe it was legitimate, consider contacting an experienced workers' compensation attorney today.

Some states have altered their workers’ compensation rules to make receiving workers’ compensation benefits less burdensome for those deemed essential, such as nurses, doctors and first responders. https://wapo.st/3gGnEy1

If your employer, or its insurance company, denies your #WorkersCompensation claim, you have the right to challenge their decision. A workers’ compensation attorney can review your denial and discuss your options.