Physical labor jobs in Virginia are prone to some of the worst accidents, even with proper training and attention. The situation is exacerbated when heavy machinery and vehicles are involved. To stand a better chance of protecting yourself, you should know the common...
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Federal maritime law covers longshore worker accidents
Workplace accidents can lead to serious injuries and disabilities, so employees are typically offered workers' compensation to avoid suing their employers. The Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act, or LHWCA, was passed to compensate the injuries of maritime...
The accidents and injuries of shipyard gear use
Workers in Virginia are expected to be familiar with the many types of hazards that surround them. Welders, mechanics and deep-sea divers are known to have dangerous occupations, but few people notice the risks that dockyard workers face. They work on assembling very...
Hazards for shipyard workers
Working in a ship yard means spending time in one of the most dangerous job sites around. In Virginia and other states with major ports, ship yard workers face a lot of dangers on the job that can cause injuries or even death. Dangers of ship yards The ship yard is...
Costs of work-related accidents
Workers' comp law in Virginia requires that employers must carry a policy if they have more than two employees. This insurance coverage is meant to protect anyone who gets injured on the job and needs medical treatment. Workers' comp requirements in Virginia Employers...
Common construction site injuries and medical issues
Equipment and vehicle accidents reflect two of the most common causes of serious injuries in construction, as noted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Overexertion and toxic exposure, however, also cause severely disabling medical conditions. According to the CDC,...
Workers’ compensation options for workers in shipyards
Staying safe is never guaranteed while working on heavy-duty construction in a shipyard. Shipyard injuries are numerous and may result in broken limbs, amputations, brain damage or worse conditions. There are workers' compensation laws in Virginia that apply to...
Common construction hazards
Working in construction is rewarding and rife with opportunities, but it also comes with many more risks than the average white-collar or office job today. If you are a construction worker or in charge of a construction site in Virginia, understanding common...
Commonplace construction injuries
Construction workers help keep the state of Virginia running, but unfortunately, many construction workers experience job-related injuries. No matter how skilled a construction worker might be, the very nature of the work presents many opportunities to get hurt. Some...
Could you have a work-related injury while sitting at your desk?
You might think of injuries that qualify for workers’ compensation benefits as the kind that occur to people with hazardous jobs such as those in construction or manufacturing work. However, injuries can also happen to workers with desk jobs. For example, it is not...