On behalf of Garner Law Office, P.C. | Apr 18, 2018 | Blog, Firm News
Women have long been invested in the businesses in America, but they face specific dangers in their workplaces that people may overlook. Although women are capable of as much as men, there are some activities and hazards particularly dangerous to them. Take, for...
On behalf of Garner Law Office, P.C. | Mar 20, 2018 | Blog, Firm News
Depending on your industry, you may use scaffolding almost every day of the week. For example, this is common on construction sites. While it is clearly essential to use scaffolding under many circumstances, since it can sometimes make your job easier and safer,...
On behalf of Garner Law Office, P.C. | Feb 18, 2018 | Blog, Firm News
Construction workers are always on the move. Furthermore, these individuals are aware of the fact that their workplace can be extremely dangerous at times. Even if you take steps to prevent a construction site accident, you could still find yourself dealing with this...
On behalf of Garner Law Office, P.C. | Jan 18, 2018 | Blog, Firm News
As someone who regularly uses a ladder, it’s important to understand one thing: You could be part of an accident when you least expect it. Even if you have many years of experience using a ladder for a variety of tasks, it only takes one mishap to cause serious...
On behalf of Garner Law Office, P.C. | Dec 20, 2017 | Blog, Firm News
Regardless of your industry or profession, you should understand the dangers of a fall. There are many reasons for this type of accident, such as stepping on a piece of debris or slipping when working on a roof. If you are part of a workplace fall accident, it’s...
On behalf of Garner Law Office, P.C. | Nov 20, 2017 | Blog, Firm News
As someone who works in the construction industry, you know just how important it is to avoid the many dangers that always seem to be lurking. Unfortunately, even if you do your best to remain safe, you never know if something bad could happen to you in the future....
On behalf of Garner Law Office, P.C. | Oct 19, 2017 | Blog, Firm News
Regardless of your profession or the industry in which you work, you should never overlook the fact that you could suffer an on the job injury at some point. There are many causes of workplace injuries, with slip-and-fall accidents among the most common. To some, this...
On behalf of Garner Law Office, P.C. | Sep 19, 2017 | Blog, Firm News
It was your first day on the job in a machine shop when you saw it happen. One of the veteran machinists got his hand caught in a piece of equipment when it malfunctioned. As the ambulance drove off, you heard the other employees talking about how the victim might...
On behalf of Garner Law Office, P.C. | Aug 21, 2017 | Blog, Firm News
When you get seriously hurt at work, you may just assume that your medical needs will get covered. While that is a reasonable expectation, as you have worked for years or even decades, in reality there are situations when workers’ compensation just doesn’t...
On behalf of Garner Law Office, P.C. | Jul 19, 2017 | Blog, Firm News
Regulations aim to provide equal opportunities for everyone. While the intent of work safety guidelines is fairness and safety for everyone, men and women have different bodies that respond to circumstances differently. Studies show that men and women are both injured...
