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!
Some of the most dangerous industries in the country have a strong presence here in Alaska. Professional fishing, lumber harvesting and transportation are among the industries with the highest rates of worker fatalities and injuries. Of course, people working in...
Needlestick and sharp injuries are two kinds of injuries that could be potentially dangerous to nurses and other health care professionals. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, needlestick and sharps injuries could result in people...
Working in an office can be a safe, even boring job. You don't have to drive a vehicle or handle dangerous machinery in most cases. Your work is more intellectual or administrative than it is physical labor. Some people incorrectly assume that because office workers...
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If you have been injured in the workplace, you may be entitled to workers' compensation. Workers' compensation can help you to pay for all of your medical costs, and can also help to cover some of the wages that you have lost as a result of being injured. However,...
Alaska workers have certain rights, including the right to a reasonable expectation of safety on the workplace. Even the most dangerous jobs should have certain safety standards in place in order to reduce the chance of unnecessary accidents. However, accidents can...
Hauling chemicals across Alaska is dangerous, and improper safety protocols can have devastating consequences. The care and expertise required in chemical logistics are at a significantly higher level than the transportation of other goods. An endless list of...
Despite the advantages of driving a truck for a living, you cannot deny that your job is one of the most dangerous to have, especially if you are a long-haul trucker. While you probably do not start your day worrying whether you are going to get hurt, it is prudent to...
You often see most work injuries that require compensation come as a result of a reckless co-worker or employer not properly preparing themselves and the other employees for the dangerous environment. However, some injuries come from the people the workers are...
The process of getting workers’ compensation in Alaska has been problematic lately. More workers continue to receive injuries on the job and find problems with the system. This is especially troublesome as the U.S. Department of Labor recently revealed that...
