Scaffolds are essential tools on construction sites, providing a platform for workers to perform tasks at heights. While scaffolds help with efficiency, they also have potential dangers, including risks from coworkers. Awareness of these potential hazards is important...
Workers’ Compensation
Common misconceptions about filing for workers’ compensation
On Behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | Jun 30, 2023 | Workers' Compensation
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, roughly 350 million workplace accidents happen every year across the United States. Many of those injured workers filed workers' compensation claims after their accidents. Workers' compensation is a form of insurance that...
3 ways poor sleep can cause construction site injuries
On Behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | Apr 24, 2023 | Workers' Compensation
Construction workers often face dangerous situations on the job site daily, from working on exposed upper levels of unfinished buildings to handling powerful drilling and sawing tools. However, when these workers suffer from poor sleep, the job site's safety acts and...
Can you reduce the impact of a workplace injury on your career?
On Behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | Apr 4, 2023 | Workers' Compensation
An unexpected injury at work could bring your career to a screeching halt while you recover. Uncertainty about the future can cause feelings of helplessness and hopelessness. While a severe injury can undoubtedly change your life, a proactive approach to recovery...
3 tips for making a successful workers’ comp claim
On Behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | Feb 6, 2023 | Workers' Compensation
If you have experienced a work-related injury, your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance policy may offer important benefits. In addition to coverage for medical bills, you might be able to receive compensation for time off work while you recover. However, to...
Can you get workers’ compensation with a pre-existing injury?
On Behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | Jan 30, 2023 | Workers' Compensation
An injury on the job is typically eligible for workers’ compensation, but there are some cases when workers’ compensation claims might be more challenging. If you have a pre-existing injury, you should understand how that injury could affect your claim. There are key...
OSHA finds that falls cause the most severe construction injuries
On Behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | Jan 23, 2023 | Workers' Compensation
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets standards for construction companies to follow in order to help prevent falls among their workers. However, falls are still among the leading causes of construction injuries, causing employees to file for...
Construction is a dangerous occupation
On Behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | Jan 14, 2023 | Workers' Compensation
Construction workers face a variety of hazards on a daily basis. As a result, workers in this occupation have more non-fatal and fatal injuries than almost every other job. Although there are safety standards in place, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration...
Is carpal tunnel a work-related injury?
On Behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | Nov 8, 2022 | Workers' Compensation
Not all work injuries are equal. Some may happen after a traumatic accident, and others may develop over time. Often known as repetitive or over-use injuries, the latter include carpal tunnel syndrome. When the hands are integral to performing your job, you may...
Does South Carolina workers’ compensation cover mental health?
On Behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | Sep 26, 2022 | Workers' Compensation
If you have suffered a mental injury and you believe your job is to blame, you are probably wondering if workers' compensation will pay for you to receive treatment to heal the injury. South Carolina workers' compensation law clearly outlines the criteria required to...
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