Blog Category: Construction Site Injuries

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Co-Employee Liability: Pursuing a Claim for Injury Caused by a Co-worker

When a workplace injury is caused by the negligent or reckless actions of a co-worker, you may be able to bring a personal injury lawsuit against them as an individual. This type of case is referred to as co-employee liability. But workplace injuries are not always the result of co-employee liability. Accidents can happen anytime,…
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Drug-free Work Policies and Workers Comp
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The Interaction of Drug-free Work Policies and Workers’ Compensation Benefits

Over the past ten years, there has been a concerted effort between the government, businesses, and unions to curtail drug and alcohol use on job sites. These efforts have culminated in the creation or modification of formal drug policies, OSHA safety rules, and workers’ compensation statutes. In all “drug-free workplaces,” employers can adopt formal rules and…
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