According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were a total of 4,098 cases of fatal work injuries among salaried employees in 2016. This was a 9.25 percent increase from the previous year, 2015, which had a total of 3,751 fatal injuries.
Every year, workplace injuries occur in different industries in the US. This experience can be undeniably painful, and the law grants you the right to pursue compensation for your injuries and losses. But this is a process that many employees don’t understand well.
As such, this post is going to guide you on what to do when you’re injured at work.
Read on to learn more.