Work is burden enough without it resulting in injury. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were about 2.9 million workplace injuries reported in the U.S. during 2015. These numbers are staggering and for those who work in the law profession, one can see the possible financial compensation that could come from workplace injuries....Read More
All over Salt Lake City there is construction going on. A study found that nine percent of all nonfatal injuries and illnesses were experienced by construction workers. Here are a few examples of personal injuries that you can suffer from construction work that you might need lawyer for. Falls Slip and fall injuries are one...Read More
Liability concerns affect each type of business differently. Those in more dangerous fields may have more legal liability if something goes wrong regarding the safety of an employee, and extreme cases may even call for a wrongful death lawyer. While those in service fields or other injuries may not have to deal with wrongful death...Read More
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. Want to learn...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
