If you have time off of work or need medical care because you believe you were exposed at work:
YOU MUST FILE an “Employee Report of Injury” (found here) within thirty days of having reason to believe you got it because of work!
If the employer or its insurer fail to pay your time loss and medical care within two weeks of your report or dispute or controvert any part of the claim, contact us by email or by phone at 907-279-9132. We are still hard at work for injured workers!
Construction workers enjoy a career where their services are always in demand and they can earn a competitive wage. Those wages help offset the risk that comes from working in the construction sector. Construction professionals get exposed to dangerous chemicals and...
Workers in Alaska have to accept some risk when they take a job. Some professionals work in obviously dangerous careers. Professional fishermen, for example, are at much higher risk than an office employee for catastrophic injury or a sudden workplace fatality....
Imagine you are at work in Alaska and you get hurt. Maybe you lifted something too heavy or too many times, or you slipped on a wet floor in an area without a sign alerting you of a wet floor. The accident resulted in an injury and you are ready to file a workers'...
Someone hurt on the job could face a variety of challenges. They may not be able to return to work for some time, especially if they have pursued a blue-collar profession. Injuries might prevent someone from performing key job functions and may require rest if someone...
There are many well-paid but risky professions people can pursue in Alaska. Professional fishermen brave the elements, even during times of dangerous weather, to provide the world with seafood. However, they take on a lot of personal risk by pursuing a career in...
When people think of the most dangerous professions, office work is usually nowhere to be found on the list. Especially in Alaska, where more dangerous professions like fishing and manufacturing dominate the economic landscape, the idea that people get hurt at office...
Workers' compensation coverage exists to protect employees from financial hardship if they get hurt on the job. Most employers in Texas provide coverage for their workers that both helps to minimize the company's liability and reimburse individuals for medical costs...
Healthcare workers do their best to care for the patients entrusted to their care. Many people don’t realize the hazards that come with working in this profession. Some of the more serious risks for healthcare personnel are present for those who have direct access to...
While many people think trucking is an easy job, where someone sits all day and enjoys the constantly changing view, the truth is that trucking is a difficult, often thankless job. Truckers spend countless hours driving endless miles for most of their career. The...
People who work in offices often take for granted that their employment presents minimal risk of personal injury. Especially when compared with some of the higher-paid professions in Alaska, office work may seem relatively safe. Those who work in the timber industry,...
