Robert Golan, PC

Healthcare workers are at risk of violence from patients and family members. Patients who are confused and afraid may become combative. Patients may suffer from mental illness or be under the influence of mind-altering drugs. Loved ones who have lost a family member or who are unhappy with treatment can also become violent. According to OSHA, the rate of violence in the workplace (citing stats from 2002 to 2013) was more than four times greater in healthcare sectors than in other industries. Read more at https://www.workerscompensation-law.com/5-things-you-should

If a company borrows employees from another company, both companies should carry workman’s compensation insurance. It is important that both companies carry workman's compensation insurance that covers the temporary employee. Otherwise, both businesses could be open to lawsuits should the temporary employee have an accident at work and be uninsured by one or both parties. Read more at https://www.workerscompensation-law.com/temporary-workers-n

The Workers Compensation Law has required, for the past 6 years, that injured workers prove they are looking for employment within their medical restrictions in order to remain entitled to monetary benefits. This had included the requirement to apply for jobs immediately prior to undergoing surgery. Mr. Golan appealed to the Workers Compensation Board that this requirement didn’t make sense since most employers would not consider hiring a new employee right before that employee was scheduled to undergo a major surgical procedure that would require three to six months of recovery time post-op. For more info: https://www.workerscompensation-law.com/robert-golan-pc-win

There are many possible ways for healthcare workers to be exposed to drugs and chemical hazards. Strong chemicals are used to keep healthcare facilities sanitary but these same chemicals can pose risks to healthcare workers including eye injuries and skin injuries from contact. Additionally, these chemicals can be toxic if swallowed or inhaled. Drugs must be administered to patients and handled by skilled pharmacists but some drugs, such as those used in chemotherapy, can be... dangerous to healthcare workers who transport, prepare, and administer them. Also, these lifesaving but dangerous drugs can be present in body fluids and waste that healthcare workers can be exposed to. Read more at https://www.workerscompensation-law.com/5-things-you-should

If a company is using a staffing service to provide them temporary employees, the staffing service will typically cover the employees. The business using the service should get a copy of the staffing service’s workman's comp insurance policy and should have an agreement about coverage for temp employees in their contracts. In some cases, a temporary employee can still sue the business they were working at when their accident occurred even if the staffing service carries workman's comp insurance that covers them. For more info: https://www.workerscompensation-law.com/temporary-workers-n