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!
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...
People who live in Alaska are used to dealing with the cold. In fact, many people here prefer the cold months for the winter sporting opportunities they provide. However, people that feel at home in snowy conditions can still succumb to hypothermia and frostbite just...
Many workers in Alaska do jobs that put them at risk of getting a serious eye injury. Construction workers, landscapers, miners and factory workers are just a few of the occupations where objects may randomly fly into a worker’s eyes. Without proper eye protection,...
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...
Many professions in Alaska can have unpredictable work environments. Those who work a more physical job such as an oil field worker, miner, truck driver or construction worker may have an easier time getting their daily exercise in when compared to an office desk job,...
Aging workers face the same workplace hazards as other workers, including severe injuries from falls, harmful exposures or transportation incidents. And as Americans live and work longer, the likelihood grows for work-related injuries. According to the Occupational...
