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Whether you work in clients’ homes or in an assisted living facility, the work you do is so important to so many people. Unfortunately, working in this field also increases your risk of being injured. Although you put your all into caring for your patients, make sure you also prioritize your own health and safety….

Several types of accidents can lead to amputations, whether the amputation occurs in the course of an accident or is done surgically to minimize damage afterwards. Car accidents, crush injuries caused by heavy machinery, and deep lacerations can all require or lead to the loss of a limb. This is one of the most catastrophic…

As we close out 2022 and get ready for 2023, it’s a good time to look back at what’s happened and what is yet to come. Construction continues to be one of the most dangerous industries in the United States, accounting for a significant amount of workplace fatalities and the top source of OSHA violations….

 A dog bite can be incredibly dangerous to a human being. Dogs’ mouths are known to have over 600 types of bacteria, many of which are distinct and separate from the bacteria humans carry. A dog bite that leaves an open wound gives those bacteria a direct route into your body. Additionally, dog bites may…

 Many construction sites rely on scaffolding to help workers reach high elevations, conduct detail-intensive work on upper levels of a building, and keep supplies easily accessible and safe. However, scaffolding is also a primary cause for many construction accidents and injuries. If you’ve been injured while working on a construction site, you may have legal…

What you do after a workplace accident is important, but don’t forget about all of the things you must also avoid doing. Doing any of the things on this list could put your workers’ compensation claim in jeopardy and make it hard to get the benefits you’re entitled to. Not every workers’ compensation claim goes…

There’s no question that warehouse work is physically demanding and potentially dangerous. Injury rates tend to be higher than those found in many other industries, and despite that, progress on safe workplace initiatives is slow going. In recent years, injury numbers have started to trend upwards, indicating trouble ahead for warehouse workers. If you’ve been…

Construction accidents are tragically common. The construction workforce has increased rapidly in recent years, jumping 25% between 2011 and 2019. The nature of this work makes accidents nearly inevitable, and yet, most construction accidents are preventable. At Pisegna and Zimmeerman, we know how seriously a workplace injury can change your life. Our team boasts over…