For the past few years, a disturbing trend has spread across the United States. That is, more pedestrians than ever are dying in traffic accidents. In fact, according to a Governors Highway Safety Association Report in 2018, more pedestrians died in automobile...
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How to keep your hard hat in excellent shape
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | May 17, 2021 | Construction Accidents
If you work on a construction site, your hard hat is one of your more important pieces of personal protective gear. After all, when you wear it properly, the right hard hat may considerably decrease your chances of sustaining a traumatic brain injury at work. ...
How can a crush injury to the foot affect you?
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | May 7, 2021 | Workplace Injuries
When working, you face numerous unique risks. Each job comes with a different set of potential hazards, and no job is completely hazard-free. But some have bigger risks than others. For example, if you work with heavy objects, you are at higher risk for a crush...
Warehouse worker injuries, fatalities increasing
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | Apr 21, 2021 | Workers' Compensation
As more Americans shop online, the number of warehouses across Georgia and the rest of the United States continues to grow. To accommodate increased demand, many warehouse employers are making changes to streamline efficiencies. Yet, the number of warehouse workers...
May a remote office employee qualify for workers’ compensation?
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | Apr 9, 2021 | Workers' Compensation
If you are a member of the growing workforce of remote office employees, you may find yourself developing symptoms of a potential medical condition. Although many employers design their onsite office workspaces with ergonomics in mind, an at-home office may not...
What is popcorn lung?
by markskibiel | Mar 25, 2021 | Workplace Injuries
In addition to workplace injuries, workplace illnesses can also take quite a toll on your health and wellness. An illness acquired at work can result from exposure to toxic chemicals, which can lead to a range of symptoms and ill-effects. According to WebMD, popcorn...
What to do after an injury at work
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | Mar 12, 2021 | Workers' Compensation
Serious workplace injuries require medical care and time away from the job as you recuperate. This results in expensive medical bills and lost wages. If injured while performing your job, you should not also suffer financially. You have rights to income benefits and...
What are the major causes of bicycle accidents?
by markskibiel | Mar 11, 2021 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
When there is a collision between a bicycle and an automobile, it likely comes as no surprise that the person on the bicycle is far more likely to sustain an injury or die after the crash as compared to the person in the car. However, bicycle crashes are often...
What are your treatment options for a traumatic brain injury?
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | Mar 2, 2021 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
After a recent car accident, you learned you suffered a traumatic brain injury. How do you put yourself on the road to recovery? Mayo Clinic explores common treatments for TBIs. Review your options and see if they affect your injury case. Injury severity Specific TBI...
What is a repetitive strain injury?
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | Feb 12, 2021 | Workplace Injuries
As a worker, at least some of your tasks likely involve physical movement. Some may have more risky, physically-demanding jobs than others. But almost everyone has the chance of gaining a repetitive strain injury (RSI). What exactly is an RSI? How do victims end up...
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