April 2010 Archives

April 21, 2010

Mesothelioma Danger Removed

Georgia asbestos lawyers and Atlanta meso lawyers see clients exposed to asbestos not just at work, but unfortunately see people suffering from asbestos disease who were exposed to asbestos at home or at school. Recently, a mesothelioma risk was abated in North Carolina, where asbestos was found after carpet was removed.

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April 19, 2010

Work Death and Worker's Compensataion Claim Caused by Dangerous Workplace

construction worker.jpgOften, there's only so much even the best Atlanta worker's compensation attorneycan do for Georgia workers. Dangerous working conditions often lead to work injury and sometimes worker death. Dangerous workplace practices often lead to injuries which are usually avoidable had safety guidelines been followed.

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April 8, 2010

Atlanta: Workers Comp Claims Lead to Investigation, Fine

After repeated injuries, which undoubtedly required Georgia worker's compensation attorneys, including amputations, Crespac, an Atlanta area manufacturer, has been cited for willful violations of OSHA standards for failing to ensure that machines were equipped with guards and functional emergency stop cords. Other serious work injury hazards noted by OSHA include failure to provide proper safety equipment, exposure to harmful chemicals, and electrical hazards.

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April 3, 2010

Worker Electrocution Leads to Fine

As an Atlanta Workman's Compensation lawyer, electrocution injuries are commonly seen. With proper workplace safety practices, they are almost always avoidable, and should not happen in the modern workplace.

Recently, OSHA cited a contractor following a work injury and workplace death caused by an employee removing contacting a live wire while removing a demountable wall. The employer was cited for failing to protect employees from energized electrical circuits and failing to tell workers about energized electrical components in the area.

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