The Law Offices of David L. Hood
The most dangerous job in the US is construction. Latest statistics show 986 fatal work injuries reported, according to 2021 U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) data. Construction Deaths in South Carolina In 2021 alone, there were 21 fatalities in the construction sector in South Carolina; 18 of those deaths were of specialty trade […]
Jobs with high cancer risk are fewer today. Increased safety regulations over the past few decades have caused the rate of workplace-related cancers to decrease significantly, per the American Cancer Society. A small percentage of cancer patients in the US can trace the origin of the disease to occupational exposure to cancer-causing substances, or carcinogens. […]
If you get hurt on the job, you’ve probably got a lot on your mind. How will you pay your bills and afford day-to-day necessities? Is your career in jeopardy? What should you do next? While there’s a lot to sort out after an on-the-job injury, it’s important to not let the stress and anxiety […]
The Law Offices of David L. Hood