How many workplace injuries occur each year? Unfortunately, the answer may startle you. Non-Fatal Injuries According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, 888,220 private industry workers sustained a nonfatal injury or illness causing them to miss at least one day of work in 2019. Of these 888,220 injuries, ten particular occupations saw larger …
Workers Memorial Day 2021
Thousands of workers lose their lives while on the job each year. For this reason, on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, we acknowledge Workers Memorial Day and the 50th anniversary of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). What is Workers Memorial Day? Workers Memorial Day honors workers who lost their lives “to largely preventable fatal …
Keches Law Group wins $7 Million Dollar Verdict in Holyoke Wrongful Death Case
The verdict, with interest, totals more than $9.5 Million Springfield, Mass.: A Hampden County jury has awarded $7 Million to the family of Zoe Rosenthal, a Holyoke teacher who died as a result of injuries sustained due to the actions of a negligent driver, Charles J. Davignon, also of Holyoke, MA. The family was represented …
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Am I Eligible for a Workers’ Comp Stress Claim?
Stress and anxiety are part of nearly every profession. However, if you’ve experienced an abnormal amount of stress or anxiety related to work, you may have a valid workers’ compensation claim. What’s the Difference Between Stress and Anxiety? Anxiety and stress are both emotional responses. But, there are minor differences between the two conditions. Stress …
PTSD and Workers’ Compensation: Do I Have a Claim?
PTSD impacts millions of Americans. If you’re one of them, you may have a workers’ compensation claim. What is PTSD? Posttraumatic stress disorder, better known by its acronym, “PTSD,” is a mental health condition. Those who have experienced or witnessed traumatic events may suffer from PTSD symptoms. Typically, when people hear “PTSD,” they think of …
Slow Return to Normalcy: Lowest Number of Individuals Seeking Unemployment Since March 2020
After a year of record-breaking unemployment rates, the United States may be on track to return to normalcy. A new report from the Department of Labor shows the lowest number of individuals seeking unemployment insurance since March 2020. Year of Record-Breaking Unemployment Rates Last year, when the COVID-19 pandemic spiked, the United States experienced record-breaking …
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Celebrate Spring Holidays Safely During COVID-19 Pandemic
Spring has sprung! This means many holidays are quickly approaching – Passover, Easter, Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, Eid al-Fitr, Memorial Day, Juneteenth – the list goes on and on. With so many holidays worthy of large gatherings, how can you celebrate spring holidays safely during the COVID-19 pandemic? CDC Holiday Recommendations The CDC recommends …
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Homeless MA Residents Can Receive Stimulus Checks – Here’s How.
On March 11, Congress’s American Rescue Plan Act became public law. As a result, the third round of stimulus checks is in full swing. Checks are already hitting bank accounts and filling mailboxes. Many homeless Massachusetts residents are eligible for stimulus checks. However, homeless individuals may need to take special action to receive their checks. …
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