After a long weekend with friends and family celebrating on the lake or by the beach, you may be reminiscing on all of the fun times you had. You may also be wondering what Labor Day is really all about. Each year thousands of U.S.
In all U.S. states, employers are required to pay for workers’ compensation insurance and offer coverage to any workers who are injured on the job, however, this requirement can be waived if a worker is considered an independent contractor instead of an employee. There are
Workers' compensation fraud may be a term you’ve heard while scrolling through social media or catching up on the news. Many people understand what fraud is as it pertains to common types of fraud such as mail fraud and bank account fraud. However, although it
Stop and think about all of the ways that an injury can be much more than just physical. Psychological injuries are not uncommon and can be as serious, if not more, than physical injuries. Depending on the industry you work in, you may be subjected
One of the most difficult questions we receive from clients at Poirier Law Firm involves an employee's right to sue their employer after a work-related injury. Many injured workers wonder if they are eligible to sue their employer after suffering from an accident on the
One of the main topics of discussion in the workplace these days pertains to parental rights and benefits. If you are pregnant, you are likely doing everything you can to ensure you are protecting yourself, your baby, and your career. One aspect of coverage that
Did you know that workers’ compensation coverage includes injuries that happen as a result of natural disasters? Fires, earthquakes, hurricanes, or even major winter storms can wreak havoc on a city’s infrastructure and safety for residents and workers. If any type of natural disaster injures
Workplace injuries are stressful enough as it is, but when you realize you might have to contact a workers’ compensation attorney to help with your case, you may be even more overwhelmed. If you have never dealt with a workplace accident or the workers’ compensation
As 2020 comes to a close you may be thinking more about what New Year’s resolutions you are going to set for 2021. Although health, exercise, and overall well-being are among the top on many people's New Year’s resolutions if you have been injured on
It’s no secret that the busiest time of year for shopping is around the holidays. Although many people are opting to shop online this year as a result of the pandemic, there will still be large crowds at retail stores for last minute shopping as