Worker’s Compensation

If you suffer an injury on the job, there are a number of steps you should take in order to ensure that you can properly file a Workers’ Compensation claim and protect your rights. Seek Medical Attention – If your injury requires emergency medical care, go to the...

Photo Credit: Adobe Stock Most people who are injured on the job are eligible for Workers’ Compensation benefits – but that is not always the case. In order to qualify for Workers’ Comp there are four basic requirements. 1) You Must be an Employee – Some of the people...

Photo Credit: Adobe Stock Just about everyone has heard of Workers’ Compensation – but do you know exactly what it is and what it means? The basic definition is that Workers’ Compensation is a type of insurance that provides medical and wage benefits to people...

Photo Credit: Adobe Stock If you are injured on the job and believe that the Jones Act or Workers’ Compensation may affect your claim, it’s important that you hire an attorney who is knowledgeable about both of these statutes. If you are unsure whether the Jones Act...

Photo Credit: Adobe Stock Anyone who has worked at a business that has a bad work environment knows that it is a miserable experience. But did you know that studies have shown that happy workers are actually more productive – and that a good work environment can also...

Photo Credit: Adobe Stock The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) gives any employee who works in the U.S. the right to file a complaint if they believe that there are unsafe conditions or serious hazards at their workplace. This is important, as it can help to...

Photo Credit: Adobe Stock It’s an unfortunate fact that people are injured on the job every day across America. You may not like to think about this, but it is important that you know what steps to take if you are injured at work to ensure that your rights are...

Photo Credit: Story Blocks Workers’ Compensation laws ensure that people who suffer job-related injuries or illnesses are properly compensated for their pain, suffering, lost wages and other financial hardships. At Morrow, Gates and Morrow, our attorneys have a great...