Workplace exposure can cause illnesses

On Behalf of Angiuli & Gentile, LLP | Jul 26, 2015 | Workplace illness

There are not many people who worry that their jobs will cause them to contract cancer, but as strange as it might sound, this is actually a concern. Some people have relatively safe jobs, where their greatest health risks are twisting an ankle on slippery stairs. Others have more dangerous jobs, wherein they could be injured by a heavy tool…

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A history of construction workers’ compensation

On Behalf of Angiuli & Gentile, LLP | Jul 17, 2015 | Uncategorized

Workers’ compensation is important for employees of all kind, but when talking about workers’ compensation, construction workers are likely to pop up in the conversation if not dominate the conversation altogether. This is because construction workers face high risks and serious danger on a more constant basis than most workers, and construction worker injuries tend to be much more serious…

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Workplace exposure is concerning me. What can I do?

On Behalf of Angiuli & Gentile, LLP | Jun 26, 2015 | Workplace illness

When most people think of injuries they occur on the job, they think of accidents or malfunctions that lead to immediate and sometimes devastating physical injuries. Workers’ compensation benefits cover these injuries, which most people also know. However, did you also know that you can be compensated for illnesses that are contracted because of the conditions of your workplace? Equally…

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Construction worker killed using unsafe elevator

On Behalf of Angiuli & Gentile, LLP | Jun 19, 2015 | Uncategorized

We often talk about construction worker accidents and explain how construction workers are sometimes at risk for injuries that they may not know about. This is usually due to unexpected or unforeseen circumstances, and construction workers can take advantage of workers’ compensationn benefits for their injuries. But sometimes people are well aware of the risks and simply ignore them, and…

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Construction site injuries can be complex

On Behalf of Angiuli & Gentile, LLP | Jun 8, 2015 | Uncategorized

We often talk about how important workers’ compensation benefits are for construction workers in particular due to the high-risk nature of the construction industry. Construction workers often work in dangerous environments with many risk factors, such as extreme heights and heavy machinery. Obviously this means that the slightest accident or misstep could result in serious injuries. While it is fortunate…

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Metalworker fatally injured in workplace accident

On Behalf of Angiuli & Gentile, LLP | May 29, 2015 | Workers compensation

Workers’ compensation benefits are extremely important for the financial security of employees, regardless of field. Even employees who do not work in particularly hazardous industries can still be injured by slippery stairs or malfunctioning machinery. However, there are some industries that are more dangerous than others, and employees who work in such industries should be particularly aware of their workers’…

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Occupational illnesses can be difficult to detect

On Behalf of Angiuli & Gentile, LLP | May 21, 2015 | Workplace illness

Workers’ compensation is extremely important for workers who are injured on the job and thus unable to earn a wage because they were rendered incapable of performing the functions of their job by performing these very functions. In many cases, on-the-job injuries are relatively easy to detect and identify. For example, if you are working on a construction site and…

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