Tag Archives: Worker

Steinberg Law Firm Wins a $600,000 Settlement for an Injured Construction Worker Who Fell off of a Ladder

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Charleston, South Carolina – In a case that highlights the risks inherent in the construction industry, a worker who fell 20 feet from a ladder has received a $600,000 settlement, thanks to the workers’ compensation attorneys at Steinberg Law Firm. In October 2022, the construction worker was at a Charleston County worksite, removing siding from … Continue reading Steinberg Law Firm Wins a $600,000 Settlement for an Injured Construction Worker Who Fell off of a Ladder →

CDC's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's Impact Wellbeing(TM) Campaign Releases Hospital-Tested Guide to Improve Healthcare Worker Burnout

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As part of the first federal campaign to address healthcare worker burnout, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) today released an evidence-informed and actionable guide for the nation’s hospital leaders to improve healthcare worker wellbeing – Impact Wellbeing(TM) Guide: Taking Action to Improve Healthcare Worker … Continue reading CDC's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's Impact Wellbeing(TM) Campaign Releases Hospital-Tested Guide to Improve Healthcare Worker Burnout →

Postal Worker Lied on Her Workers’ Compensation Forms Collecting Over $150,000 

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Pennsauken, NJ (Law Firm Newswire) December 08, 2022 – Federal authorities conducted an undercover investigation of a 38-year-old postal worker who collected over $150,000 in workers’ compensation benefits. The woman filed a claim for an on-the-job accident. She said that she sprained her right knee while performing her duties as a mail carrier. The probe … Continue reading Postal Worker Lied on Her Workers’ Compensation Forms Collecting Over $150,000  →

Petco Worker Gets $300,000 in Dog Bite Claim

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Petco Worker Gets $300,000 in Dog Bite Claim Chicago, IL (Law Firm Newswire) December 14, 2022 – A dog groomer at a nationwide pet store chain received a $300,000 settlement in her dog bite claim with the help of Chicago law firm Briskman Briskman & Greenberg. The plaintiff was a young woman who worked at … Continue reading Petco Worker Gets $300,000 in Dog Bite Claim →

Sanitation Worker Injured in Hit-and-Run Accident While on Collection Route

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Pennsauken, NJ (Law Firm Newswire) December 15, 2022 – A sanitation worker was hit by a car on March 3, 2021, just before 11:30 p.m. in Newark, New Jersey. The man was collecting trash at the time of the accident. After the car struck the worker, the driver fled the scene. The hit-and-run left the … Continue reading Sanitation Worker Injured in Hit-and-Run Accident While on Collection Route →

Construction Worker Suffers Injury After Gasket Fails, Hitting Him in the Head

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Pennsauken, NJ (Law Firm Newswire) November 24, 2022 – A construction worker was injured on a college campus while conducting a pressure test on a chiller line. The gasket failed and hit the worker. He was taken to the hospital. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) temporarily shut down construction to assess and investigate … Continue reading Construction Worker Suffers Injury After Gasket Fails, Hitting Him in the Head →

Family of Construction Worker Who Died After Falling Off of a Forklift to Receive 2 Million Dollar Settlement

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Pennsauken, NJ (Law Firm Newswire) November 17, 2022 – Construction sites contain many hazards and risks that can cause serious injury or death to workers. Safety measures and training can help to minimize accidents, injuries and fatalities. Contractors, developers and subcontractors should ensure that their employees receive adequate safety training. They should also make sure … Continue reading Family of Construction Worker Who Died After Falling Off of a Forklift to Receive 2 Million Dollar Settlement →

Sanitation Worker Who Lost Leg in Morning Collision Reached 4.3 Million Dollar Settlement

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Pennsauken, NJ (Law Firm Newswire) November 10, 2022 – Sanitation worker Lamar Bland was hit by an SUV while working around his garbage truck in Ocean, New Jersey. The collision caused Bland’s leg to be crushed between the SUV and the garbage truck. Doctors tried to save his left leg; however, it was too mangled … Continue reading Sanitation Worker Who Lost Leg in Morning Collision Reached 4.3 Million Dollar Settlement →

CDC/NIOSH to Host Panel Discussion on Protecting Health Worker Mental Health: A Call to Action

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CDC works 24/7 saving lives, protecting people from health threats, and saving money to have a more secure nation. A US federal agency, CDC helps make the healthy choice the easy choice by putting science and prevention into action. CDC works to help people live longer, healthier and more productive lives.