Dallas Workplace Injury News
Workplace Injury
October 10, 2015
Top Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents are dangerous, and they can happen anywhere. At home, at work, or while you’re shopping, if someone else’s carelessness is the reason you fell, you may want to pursue legal action against whoever is responsible with the help of an experienced personal injury attorney. While most slip and fall accidents end…
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Workplace Injury
August 19, 2015
Post Injury Drug Testing and Texas Workers’ Compensation
Some companies want their injured employees to submit to drug testing immediately after an accident has taken place. They do so to eliminate intoxication as a cause of the accident, which may preclude an employee from seeking workers’ compensation benefits. Federal laws require federal employees and workers in certain industries, like those who must work…
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Workplace Injury
August 14, 2015
What to Do When There is an Accident in the Workplace
All workplace accidents should be reported, regardless of how minor. Seemingly small injuries can compound over time or become worse after the initial experience. Reporting an accident is one of the best ways to ensure you are able to get the coverage you need if you ever need to stay out of work to recover…
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Workplace Injury
August 13, 2015
What are the Most Common Workplace Accidents?
Workplace accidents are some of the most common reasons workers’ compensation claims are filed. Some jobs are more hazardous than others, but even a slip and fall accident can have devastating effects for employees in the workplace. Many of these common accidents are caused by negligent activities. Employers cause accidents by taking shortcuts, failing to…
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Workplace Injury
June 10, 2015
Guide to Reporting a Workplace Accident
Workplace accidents can happen in every industry. Even office settings are subject to accidents during daily operations. In most cases, the only thing that employees need to know about reporting an accident is who to notify. A supervisor or human resources professional is the best place to start when it comes to workplace accidents. They…
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