Every day, workers across Massachusetts and Rhode Island put their lives and health on the line to earn a living. When a serious accident occurs, the consequences can be devastating. We often hea...
https://www.dgklawblog.com/workers-memorial-day-pays-tribute-to-fallen-workers/
We often hear how distracted driving and other negligent behaviors lead to car accidents. In 2022, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported 3,308 fatalities from traffic crash...
https://www.dgklawblog.com/work-related-transportation-accidents-workplace-fatalities/
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) impair brain function and can be classified as mild, moderate, or severe. Mild TBIs, or concussions, may manifest as headaches, nausea, speech issues, and sensiti...
https://www.dgklawblog.com/construction-workers-are-prone-to-traumatic-brain-injuries/
Ergonomic hazards don’t just exist in the office; they are a common risk faced by construction workers (and workers in other industries). Ergonomic injuries often impact joints, tendons, nerve...
https://www.dgklawblog.com/combating-ergonomic-hazards-in-construction/
Construction workers in New England face a wide range of risks and hazards every day on the job. In fact, 1 out of 5 workplace fatalities nationwide involve construction accidents, according to t...
https://www.dgklawblog.com/injuries-caused-by-concrete-and-cement-on-new-england-construction-sites/
One of the most common – and most serious – work-related injuries involves falling from a height. That’s why it’s critical that employers have a plan for when an employee falls and sustai...
https://www.dgklawblog.com/protecting-workers-at-heights-have-a-fall-rescue-plan/
Hazardous work conditions, lack of safety measures, and poor employee training often lead to serious injuries and workers’ compensation claims. However, these factors also lead to an alarming n...
https://www.dgklawblog.com/bls-reports-alarming-rise-in-workplace-deaths/
Work-related head injuries are often the result of construction accidents. They’re typically caused by being struck by objects, falling, or accidents involving machinery. These injuries range f...
https://www.dgklawblog.com/safety-helmets-how-to-make-the-right-selection/
Work-related cold stress injuries can be severe. Working outside in New England during the winter months can be dangerous, often resulting in work-related injuries due to extreme cold. That’s w...
https://www.dgklawblog.com/mastering-cold-weather-keeping-workers-safe-in-winter/
Delivery truck drivers face risks every day on the road throughout the year. This is why it’s important for drivers and employers to do everything they can to keep delivery drivers safe and to...
https://www.dgklawblog.com/safety-tips-for-delivery-drivers-to-avoid-work-injuries/