Workers’ compensation is a valuable resource for many employees who get injured on the job, but with the increase in work-from-home and remote positions, many people begin to wonder if they qualify. Qualified injuries If you were participating in work-related...
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3 things not to say to an insurance company after a crash
A sudden car accident can leave you with injuries that make it difficult to get back to your normal daily life. Sustaining injuries in a car accident is common and many people get injured or die in car accidents every year. The Centers for Disease Control and...
3 tips for filing a successful workers’ compensation claim
If you have experienced a job-related injury and your employer has a workers’ compensation policy, the law may entitle you to certain benefits. In addition to payment of a portion of the wages you may lose during your recovery, you may be able to receive coverage for...
Toxic workplace: hazardous chemical exposures
No matter what industry you work in, you want to be confident that your safety is a priority. Exposure to hazardous chemicals in the workplace can cause lasting harm that negatively affects the quality of your life. Recognizing the signs associated with chemical...
Warehouse employee injuries increase with robots and automation
Workplace injuries sustained by employees at warehouses owned by a major technology company increased steadily since 2016. As reported by CNBC, workers at the company's automated fulfillment centers recorded at least 14,000 serious injuries in 2019. The number of...
Identifying the disconnect between driver attitudes and behaviors
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety is committed to improving Americans’ driving skills and behaviors in an effort to reduce car crashes. The organization’s most recent Traffic Safety Culture Index shows most drivers believe impaired, distracted, drowsy and...
What you should know about anesthesia awareness
Anesthesia errors are one of the most dangerous types of errors. They can result in serious suffering for you. Perhaps the scariest of issues is anesthesia awareness. At Carlton & Hudson, P.C., we know about this anesthesia-related injury that results in you...
3 common reasons crane accidents happen on construction sites
Cranes are commonplace on construction sites in Mississippi and around the country. When workers use them properly, cranes facilitate progress on tough jobs. When something goes wrong, though, the potential for serious job-related bodily injury is high. ...
What are compassionate allowances?
When you apply for Social Security Disability benefits, your application goes through a process where the Social Security Administration must determine if you meet the requirements to receive benefits. Part of the process is assessing whether the condition you have is...
What happens to your children after trauma?
Trauma creates significant challenges for even the most resilient people and children are no exception. If your family suffered a traumatic car accident in Mississippi, you may feel concerned about the mental health of your children. If you can assess your situation,...
