Most on-the-job injuries are covered, regardless of fault. The workers’ compensation system is designed to provide benefits to injured workers, even if an injury is caused by the employer's carelessness or the employee's own carelessness (if the employee tripped because of clumsiness or was not paying attention while operating heavy equipment, for example). Mere carelessness or even recklessness is rarely enough to take the claim out of the realm of workers’ comp. Coverage may be denied in situations involving self-inflicted injuries, injuries suffered while an employee is committing a crime or injuries suffered when an employee's conduct violated company policy, like a policy against drug use or drinking on the job.
In todays economy, employers are constantly looking for ways to cut business costs. Unfortunately, one of the things that happens when an employer cuts corners is that a poor working condition is created.Commercial businesses should supply their employees with the basics before asking them to work. First an employee should have the rite tools to get a job done. These tools could be computers or a lawn mowers.
Either way the tools should be in fair condition. Secondly an employee should be working in healthy conditions avoiding extreme heat and or cold for large quantities of time and getting at least a 30 minute lunch break to re-plentish the body of lost nutrients.
If you have suffered a loss or been injured due to a poor job site or premises conditions , call us today (954) 492-3457. Don't be victimized by the negligence of others.
