Construction jobs are dangerous and it is necessary to exercise extra caution on a job site to prevent injuries. Even if you take the utmost care, however, accidents still happen and there is no guarantee that you will not sustain an injury on the job. Construction...
Any of the 160,000-plus shipyard workers in the USA could face high risks of occupational illness, such as lung cancers. These sicknesses could constitute serious injuries in the eyes of the law. Of course, work in the shipyards is also dangerous in other ways. Falls,...
When something goes wrong in the workplace, the consequences are severe in some instances. Victims of serious workplace accidents often struggle with debilitating injuries that interfere with their ability to do their job, and The Dickerson & Smith Law Group knows...
The construction industry is an inherently dangerous one, and if you are a Virginia resident who makes your living working in construction, you and your employer need to do your parts to prioritize safety on the job site. At the Dickerson & Smith Law Group, we...
An employee at a steel company in Lynchburg, Virginia, suffered a broken leg when a piece of steel hit him as he was operating a crane, the company's chief operating officer reported. The Lynchburg Fire Department responded to a call that reported a traumatic injury....
An occupational respiratory disease is caused by exposure to a dangerous substance while on the job. It can be mild or very severe, and some cases are even fatal. One of the main problems with these types of exposure is that they happen gradually over time. Many...
Scaffolds allow Virginia workers to perform various job tasks at great heights, and for this reason, they are essential pieces of equipment at most construction sites. However, these devices can also create the opportunity for serious injuries -- particularly fall...
The Virginia summer has been a brutal one when it comes to weather. That is especially for people who make their living outdoors. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2016, more than 50 percent of jobs required at least a portion of the work to be done...
Numerous workers injured in Virginia and elsewhere have filed for much-needed workers' compensation benefits and been denied the benefits they have a right to receive. In many cases, the workers take the denial on the chin and tragically suffer without their...
Workplace back injuries can put workers in the hospital, damage company morale and possibly make it so that workers can never do the same job again. Even minor back injuries can linger. After an incident, a person may be more likely to injure his or her back again....