Having a workforce that is CPR and first aid certified can not only protect employers from personal injury and wrongful death suits, but also make employees feel safer in the workplace. Getting your workforce CPR and first aid certified isn’t as difficult as it may sound. Even smaller cities such as Farmington, Utah have a...Read More
From welding to construction, mining and more, there are a lot of tough, risky jobs in Salt Lake City. In order to keep you or your family members safe and avoid the need for a wrongful death lawyer, let’s take a look at tips for staying safe at work in high-risk positions. Stay Aware The...Read More
Whenever a crisis arises in the workplace, there is often concern regarding who is liable — whether it’s the government, a healthcare provider or the company itself. Liability during emergency situations is a tricky matter, and many businesses could be held accountable for employee injuries if they respond in the wrong way or fail to...Read More
In the event of an injury at the workplace, individuals are able to receive workers’ compensation—a form of insurance. While different locations (Salt Lake City included) have their own laws and programs for workers’ compensation, this form of wage replacement and healthcare benefits protects both the employee and employer when injury occurs.Read More
Claiming damages from a work-related slip and fall injury can be confusing and somewhat stressful. However, with a little help from a trusted lawyer, it can be simple. Visit or call Robert J. Debry at our office in Salt Lake City or the location nearest you for further clarification on this process. Workers’ Compensation varies...Read More
The 2014 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a total of 4,679 fatal work injuries in the U.S., a two percent rise from 2013. This represents a death rate of 3.3 per 100,000 full-time employees. An occupational injury in Salt Lake City that leads to a wrongful...Read More
A hard day on the job only gets harder when some sort of work-related injury occurs. Oftentimes the injured can apply for workers’ compensation which provides them medical and financial assistance to assist in recovery. Some injuries come from harsh conditions that no one would be surprised about, but others are just flat out unexpected....Read More
