Category: Workers’ Compensation

A recent study by Gallup reveals that an alarming number of Americans are dissatisfied with their work. According to the survey, only 30 percent of the nation’s workforce feels engaged by the roles they perform each day. Gallup notes that “active disengagement”…

Congress created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in 1970 to help reduce on-the-job injuries, illnesses and fatalities throughout the country. The main principle behind OSHA is that by keeping employees healthy and safe, companies can reduce workers’ compensation…

Some individuals who are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits may also be eligible for Social Security disability benefits. However, workers are not able to receive the full amount of Social Security benefits and workers’ compensation benefits at the same time….

By Ken W. Harrell, Managing Partner The recent death of Boeing employee David Priester due to a brain injury he sustained as the result of a March 18 fall was a tragedy for his family, and for all of his…