On behalf of The Truitt Law Firm, LLC | Apr 29, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
It is an unfortunate fact that we do not get to choose our co-workers. This can mean that, like it or not, an employee may be stuck working with someone who does not embrace safe work habits, drives recklessly or cuts corners. This reckless behavior can lead to severe...
On behalf of The Truitt Law Firm, LLC | Apr 20, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
Asbestos-related diseases have impacted the lives of thousands. There are a variety of strains, but they are generally hard to diagnose and treat. None more so than mesothelioma, which is a rare and malignant form of cancer that affects the outer lining of a human...
On behalf of The Truitt Law Firm, LLC | Feb 20, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
Amazon gets a lot of attention in the news. The massive success of the online retailer often grabs headlines, as does founder Jeff Bezos as the richest man in the world. However, there have been reports about the lack of safety protocols causing injury to the...
On behalf of The Truitt Law Firm, LLC | Sep 25, 2019 | Workplace Injuries
Louisiana has a variety of industries that make up its economy, and some of them have jobs that require long hours and heavy manual labor. While these trades help put food on the table for numerous Louisianans, they happen to be some of the most dangerous in the...
On behalf of The Truitt Law Firm, LLC | Jun 3, 2019 | Workplace Injuries
We are now entering the steamy summer months. While many workers are fortunate to work in controlled or comfortable work environments, this is not an option for everyone. According to OSHA, it is dangerous for workers to be exposed to a heat index above 90 degrees and...
On behalf of The Truitt Law Firm, LLC | Mar 26, 2019 | Workplace Injuries
The National Safety Council (NSC) just released its analysis of injuries in the workplace for 2017. The complete findings can be found on its Injury Facts web site, but there was some interesting yet troubling news for the woman worker.Number of assaults is...
On behalf of The Truitt Law Firm, LLC | Nov 27, 2018 | Workplace Injuries
The scope of employment-related activities on the job can be a real grey area for employers and employees. In the past, a worker injured while working at a company would generally fall under the heading of workplace injury. Now, however, employees can work just about...
On behalf of The Truitt Law Firm, LLC | Apr 25, 2018 | Workplace Injuries
Firefighters risk their lives day in and day out to put out dangerous fires and protect those in need. To a firefighter, a potentially deadly blaze is merely another day at work. When people talk about firefighters, many discuss bravery, sacrifice and work ethic. Very...
On behalf of The Truitt Law Firm, LLC | Mar 23, 2018 | Workplace Injuries
Construction is a very dangerous line of work. Construction workers must do manual labor with heavy machinery in less-than-ideal weather conditions. As a result, the construction industry sees an abnormally high rate of workplace injuries.The Occupational Safety and...
On behalf of The Truitt Law Firm, LLC | Feb 15, 2018 | Workplace Injuries
Over the past 15 years, Louisiana’s rate of workplace injuries has consistently decreased. That has changed, however, according to a new report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).The agency recently released new data regarding workplace injuries...
