10 FAQs About Workers’ Compensations: Here to Answer Your Every Question
If you ever find yourself in a workplace accident, you should always report it to your supervisor right away. No matter how big or small it may seem. You should file a workers’ compensation claim by letting your supervisor know. The outcome of your claim heavily depends on the nature of the injury. To learn […]
A Guide on How to Deal with Insurance Companies in a Personal Injury Claims
At some point in your personal injury claim, you will be required to negotiate settlement offers. This will have to also involve the at-fault party’s insurance company. Because insurance companies will immediately offer the lowest settlement possible, you have to be wise about how you demand a bigger offer. We discuss the many tactics you […]
Workers’ Compensation Claims: What to Expect
According to the New Mexico Coverage, you need to apply for compensation insurance if your business includes more than three employees. In New Mexico, workers’ compensation laws encompass the following: Anyone who works for your business, including temporary workers, family members, seasonal workers, and part-time employees Volunteers at non-profit and religious organizations Owners who actively […]
10 of the Most Common Workplace Accidents and Injuries
There are hundreds of thousands of workplace accidents that are recorded every year and amongst them, there are many ways in which employees become hurt or injured. Whether businesses take the necessary precautions or not, there is still a chance for these employees to get hurt, in one way or another, especially in high-risk fields […]
Worker’s Rights & COVID19: Tips For Protecting Yourself
Worker’s Rights & COVID19: Tips For Protecting Yourself As the coronavirus pandemic wages on, the focus is now on getting back to work, with staunch arguments on both sides. Caught in the middle are workers, who need to work in the absence of federal aid, but are at an increased risk for catching the deadly […]
Safety Tips: Protecting Yourself at Work During the Summer
Do you work outside? Whether you’re a construction worker, truck driver, or you work in the oil field industry in Hobbs, NM, you’re no stranger to the brutal conditions of working in the heat. However, like the rest of the nation, Hobbs is seeing an intense heatwave. For individuals who work outside, this means an […]
How a Stressful Job May Lead to Loss of Vision
When you experience stress, your body senses danger or fear and reacts in a way that protects you from these dangers, whether they’re real or imagined. We know this as the “flight-or-fight” response. There are different degrees of stress, some of which are not harmful to the body. For example, when you’re going into a […]
Workers’ Comp Claim: Mistakes That Could Prevent You From Receiving Compensation For Your Injury
If you were injured on the job in the state of New Mexico, it’s important that you file a workers’ compensation claim with your employer right away. As daunting and as confusing as the process may feel right now, it’s the only way of ensuring you’ll receive compensation for your injury and other damages […]
I Believe I Was Exposed to Toxic Chemicals at Work — What Can I Do?
Being exposed to chemicals can alter your life in ways you never thought possible. Perhaps you are just now dealing with health complications or maybe it’s been months of suffering. No matter when you first began noticing the symptoms, it’s time to begin taking action. Between paying for doctor visits and altering your life, as […]
4 Tips for Dealing With the Stress of a Workers Compensation Claim
Nobody sets out to get injured at work, but these things happen. There are hundreds of claims every year due to work-related injury in Texas. Depending on the particulars of the case, workers might find themselves incapable of working as they wait to resolve their particular case. Employers don’t always do the best job […]
