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!
Any employee can get hurt on the job, even if they have years of experience. There are a variety of different work hazards that can affect professionals in almost any career. There are also relatively universal job hazards that impact the safety of many professionals,...
Driving semi-trucks or 18-wheelers can be an excellent blue-collar career. People with relatively clear driving records and the right training can transport goods and raw materials over land for competitive wages. Those operating semi-trucks can get hurt on the job...
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...
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...
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...
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...
When you think about workplace injuries in the health industry, you probably imagine physical therapists or nurses lifting patients and suffering injuries. You might think about emergency room workers getting attacked by unruly patients or being exposed to illnesses....
Nurses in Alaska perform a rewarding but very difficult job. While caring for patients, nurses are exposed daily to various pathogens and infectious bacteria. At the same time, nursing can be a physically demanding job that comes with a high risk of musculoskeletal...
