On behalf of Kyle Robertson, PLLC | Dec 31, 2019 | Firm News
Ladders are a necessity in many occupations, including construction, warehouses, maintenance and repair and even the service industry. But a fall from ladder can result in serious injuries that may interfere with your ability to perform your job. The most recent...
On behalf of Kyle Robertson, PLLC | Nov 14, 2019 | Firm News
The numbers are mind-boggling. A worker is injured on the job every seven seconds in the United States, according to the National Safety Council (NSC). At that rate, 510 workers are hurt every hour, and 12,600 are injured each day. The impact on workers can be...
On behalf of Kyle Robertson, PLLC | Oct 21, 2019 | Firm News
You have the right to a safe, clean working environment. But sometimes your employer puts the needs of the company above your own needs. If you work in the food processing industry, you might know this better than anyone else. An increase in speed Fast-moving...
On behalf of Kyle Robertson, PLLC | Aug 19, 2019 | Firm News
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On behalf of Kyle Robertson, PLLC | Jul 16, 2019 | Firm News
If you were injured on the job, you may qualify for workers’ compensation. Under workers’ compensation, employees are eligible for medical expense coverage, lost wage reimbursement and rehabilitation cost coverage due to illness or injury caused by work-related...
On behalf of Kyle Robertson, PLLC | May 27, 2019 | Firm News
If someone has a physical disability, it’s often evident to the world. But many people have disabilities that are much less apparent. People suffering with unseen illness can feel affects equally as crippling as those whose disabilities are physical. Just like it...
On behalf of Kyle Robertson, PLLC | May 8, 2019 | Firm News
Every year since 2012, OSHA announces its National Safety Stand-down week. This event, celebrated nationally, raises awareness of falls in the construction industry. Of the 971 construction fatalities in 2017, 366 were preventable falls. OSHA efforts include educating...
On behalf of Kyle Robertson, PLLC | May 7, 2019 | Firm News
There are plenty of dangerous machines at factories and production facilities. All it takes is one wrong move for a worker to get stuck and lose a limb or even their life. Thankfully, safety measures have been taken over the years to ensure that workers have plenty of...
On behalf of Kyle Robertson, PLLC | Mar 19, 2019 | Firm News
You may know that workers’ compensation is a type of insurance employers carry that helps their employees cover expenses if they are hurt on the job. What you may not know is that virtually all employers are required to carry workers’ compensation. This...
