Two workers were killed Monday when they fell down an elevator shaft at a construction site in downtown St. Louis. This tragic workplace accident illustrates the ever-present dangers of working on a construction site. Falls are among the most common causes of serious work related injuries and deaths. Employers must set up the work place […]
Last week we published part one of a two part series on Workers’ Rights. The first post focused on the definition of a workplace accident, the OSH Act and workers’ rights under the OSH Act. This post focuses on employers’ responsibilities under the OSH Act, Workers’ Compensation insurance, and what you should do if you are injured on the job. Employer […]
In 2016, according to the U.S. Bureaus of Labor Statistics, there were approximately 2.9 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses reported by private industry employers. This translates to a rate of 2.9 cases per 100 full-time equivalent (FTE) workers annually. As a personal injury lawyers, we do see cases where workers are seriously injured or […]
Each day, over 2,000 Americans suffer an eye injury. Overall about one million Americans have experienced some vision loss due to eye injury, which has resulted in more than $300 million in lost work time, medical expenses and Worker’s Compensation. We typically associate work-related eye injuries with outdoor or industrial jobs, such as construction or […]
This article originally appeared in the Fall 2017 issue of Living Safer Magazine (Vol. 9 Ed. 3) Legal & Safety Blog Avoid Opioids: 5 Alternatives for Pain Management By Matthew Casey Pain is the most common reason people seek medical care, according to the National Institute for Health. One hundred million Americans suffer […]
Prolonged exposure to freezing or cold temperatures may cause serious health problems such as trench foot (prolonged exposure of the feet to damp, cold conditions), frostbite and hypothermia. In extreme cases, including cold water immersion, exposure can lead to death. Danger signs include uncontrolled shivering, slurred speech, clumsy movements, fatigue and confused behavior. If these […]
Workplace accidents happen all the time. In some cases, these accidents can be deadly. Per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 4,836 fatal work injuries in 2015 – not counting active members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Some professions are inherently more dangerous than others and come with a higher risk of injury […]
Casey & Devoti recently settled an Illinois Workers’ Compensation case for a lump sum of $400,000 while on appeal after winning the case at Arbitration. The client was represented by Partner Matthew Casey. In March 2011, the client injured his cervical and lumbar spine during a fall while employed as an iron worker for MC […]
Most people enter the hospital expecting to get better. However, there are real risks during hospitalization that can sometimes leave people sicker or, even worse, dead. Several years ago, Dr. Leana Wen published an article highlighting the ten most common medical errors that can occur during a hospital stay. We thought her list was spot-on; […] more
An average of 37 kids die from being left in a hot car each year in the U.S. In 2018, 52 hot car deaths were recorded – the highest number in the last 20 years. In some cases, these deaths occur on relatively mild days with temperatures only in the 70s. These unimaginable tragedies can happen […] more
Tornadoes are nature’s most violent storms. Spawned from powerful thunderstorms, tornadoes can cause fatalities and devastate a neighborhood in seconds. While they can spawn anywhere, tornados are most common in the Midwest and Southeast. In 2018, Missouri recorded 47 tornados. For this reason, residents should review tornado safety tips annually, have an emergency supply kit […] more
