An employee fell at work while walking and broke her hip. There was no spill or other hazard on the walking surface, but the employee said the floor was “tacky.” Does she get workers’ comp? [Read more…]
Does employee qualify for workers’ comp because of slip/fall on ‘tacky’ floor?
October 30, 2017 Comments (0)
Can dead worker’s relatives sue employer for wrongful death?
May 31, 2017 Comments (0)
It’s difficult for relatives of a deceased worker to sue an employer for wrongful death because workers’ comp is considered the “exclusive remedy.” But this state has an exception to that rule. Did this case fit the exception? [Read more…]
Worker loses part of arm in shredder; OSHA fines company $570K
May 15, 2017 Comments (0)
Just over a year ago, OSHA cited this company for machine hazard violations. Eight months later, a man lost part of his arm due to similar hazards, and the company faces a half-million dollar fine. [Read more…]
What happens to workers’ comp when employee is fired after injury?
April 17, 2017 Comments (1)
Two cases involving firings and injuries, two different outcomes. Why were they decided differently? [Read more…]
2 fingers amputated: Can he get workers’ comp for total loss of hand?
February 22, 2017 Comments (0)
Does the amputation of two fingers and part of a third equal the total loss of the use of a hand? The answer to that question determined what workers’ comp benefits this employee would receive. [Read more…]
Injured employee tested positive for pot: Can he get workers’ comp?
May 4, 2015 9 Comments
It’s not a given that employees who test positive for pot use will have workers’ comp benefits denied. What was the deciding factor in this case? [Read more…]
OSHA area director: Inspection resources are strained
March 17, 2015 4 Comments
An OSHA area director recently made some candid comments regarding resources within the federal agency. He describes the current situation for inspectors this way: They’re “inundated.” [Read more…]
He got workers’ comp, but worked for wife’s business: Fraud?
June 25, 2012 3 Comments
An injured employee was awarded workers’ comp benefits for over a year. During that time, he helped out at his wife’s business but didn’t get paid. Was that fraud? [Read more…]
