{"id":215,"date":"2018-07-31T09:56:32","date_gmt":"2018-07-31T09:56:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marceauxlawfirm.com\/?page_id=215"},"modified":"2018-07-31T10:59:43","modified_gmt":"2018-07-31T10:59:43","slug":"workers-compensation-faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/marceauxlawfirm.com\/workers-compensation-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Workers\u2019 Compensation Faq&#8217;s"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;faq-list&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/marceauxlawfirm.com\/auto-accidents-faqs\/\"><span class=\"category\">Auto Accidents<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/marceauxlawfirm.com\/industrial-construction-accidents-faqs\/\"><span class=\"category\">Industrial &amp; Construction Accidents<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/marceauxlawfirm.com\/workers-compensation-faqs\/\"><span class=\"category\">Workers\u2019 Compensation<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/marceauxlawfirm.com\/brain-spinal-injury-faqs\/\"><span class=\"category\">Brain &amp; Spinal Injury<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row 0=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column 0=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text 0=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\t\t<div class=\"faq-accordion \" id=\"faq-accordion-1\" data-accordion-group data-conf=\"{&quot;single_open&quot;:&quot;true&quot;,&quot;transition_speed&quot;:300}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-accordion class=\"faq-main\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-control class=\"faq-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Is an employer liable if I get food poisoning while at work?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-content>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-content\"><p>Many workplaces, such as Casinos and Hotels, have restaurants, food carts, vending machines, and eateries within them. Unfortunately, sometimes the food quality is not up to standards and can cause you to become violently ill with food poisoning. If you\u2019re forced to go home or miss a shift due to this stomach illness, can you seek workers\u2019 compensation?<\/p>\n<p>Are you not eligible because you are an employee and should have known better, or because you were on your lunch break? Or is your employer liable because his establishment\u2014whether you work there or not\u2014caused the illness?<\/p>\n<h2>Determining Who Is at Fault for Food Poisoning at Work<\/h2>\n<p>The United States Department of Labor has strict rules when it comes to workers\u2019 compensation and liability claims. Basically, a work-related illness is defined as an illnesses resulting from events or exposures occurring in your work environment. However, these stipulations can have exceptions. To adequately determine liability, you must establish the following aspects of the illness.<\/p>\n<h3>Employer Is Liable<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The food was contaminated on the premises due to chemical, physical or biological exposure.<\/li>\n<li>The food was improperly prepared by another employee.<\/li>\n<li>The hazardous food was supplied by the employer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Employer Is Not Liable<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>You brought the food in to the establishment yourself\u2014either from home or from a different establishment\u2014but ate it on the premises.<\/li>\n<li>The food was purchased on the premises, but left out for an extended period of time in which it could have become inedible.<\/li>\n<li>You prepared the food yourself on the premises and you undercooked, contaminated, or otherwise improperly made the food to cause illness.<\/li>\n<li>You had the illness before you began eating your food, and the food merely aggravated the pre-existing condition.<\/li>\n<li>You were stricken with the illness when you were present in the work environment, as a member of the general public rather than as an employee.<\/li>\n<li>The illness is the result of a cold or flu, not food poisoning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>It Is Their Fault\u2014Now What?<\/h2>\n<p>When you become ill or injured as a direct result of your employer\u2019s negligence, disregard for proper safety measures, or ignorance, you shouldn\u2019t have to deal with the consequences on your own. It\u2019s very easy for an employer to blame you for a stomachache, and hold back your wages for missed shifts when the fault is his. Don\u2019t allow your employer to get away with punishing you for his own mistakes.<\/p>\n<p>Contact us today if your employer is denying you your rightful benefits after you\u2019ve had to miss work due to an illness, or injury caused by his lack of safety protocols. You deserve compensation for not only the time you missed, but also for the injury itself. Our experience and knowledge can help you fight to get what is owed to you. Don\u2019t hesitate, call now to get the justice, settlement and peace of mind you deserve.<\/p>\n<p>The stress from choosing a lawyer can be confusing, frustrating, and even nauseating at times. Let us help take the worry and frustration out of the equation. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to see how our dedication to our clients is nothing less\u2014and perhaps even more\u2014than what you would expect from your own family.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-accordion class=\"faq-main\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-control class=\"faq-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>What is asthma, and could my job have caused it?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-content>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-content\"><p>Asthma is a long-term disease that affects lung function and your ability to breathe normally. When you inhale polluted, dirty, or otherwise contaminated air, the tissue in your lungs becomes inflamed, and excess mucus narrows your airway.<\/p>\n<p>You can think of the process like a clogged drain. When gunk and grime buildup inside the pipes, less and less water can make it through to your sink. When your airways become inflamed, it becomes extremely difficult for your lungs to get the proper oxygen they need to adequately fill and disperse oxygen to the rest of your body. As a result, during asthmatic episodes you can experience:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wheezing where you hear a whistling sound when you breathe<\/li>\n<li>Increased heart rate<\/li>\n<li>Pain and tightness in your chest<\/li>\n<li>Shortness of breath<\/li>\n<li>Excessive coughing<\/li>\n<li>Dizziness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Is Your Job Suffocating You?<\/h2>\n<p>Chronic asthma generally develops when you\u2019re a child. However, unclean or polluted air at your work can cause asthmatic symptoms to worsen, and cause occupational asthma\u2014only occurs at work\u2014which in turn can develop into chronic asthma. Common types of work-related pollutants include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chemical fumes<\/li>\n<li>Excessive aromatics (deodorants, perfumes, spices, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Gases<\/li>\n<li>Dust<\/li>\n<li>Smoke<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re constantly exposed to harmful pollutants, your lungs can become irritated, attempt to shield themselves by producing excess mucus, or try to expel the unwanted pollutants with harsh and painful coughing.<\/p>\n<h2>Clean Air, Clean Bills, and Clean Conscience: Getting the Help You Need After an Accident<\/h2>\n<p>Asthma unfortunately has no known cure, and although it can be treated, prolonged episodes, or \u201cattacks,\u201d can be fatal. Don\u2019t allow unsafe working conditions affect your future. If you believe that you\u2019ve developed occupational asthma, or your asthma is being irritated by workplace air pollutants, we can help.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, many employers and insurance companies can make you feel suffocated when filing a workers\u2019 compensation claim. Thankfully, we\u2019re here to bring you the breath of fresh air that you deserve. Contact us today for a free consultation and review of your case. You owe it to yourself.<\/p>\n<p>Share this page on Facebook, Twitter, or Google Plus to help spread the word about workplace asthma. Your friends and loved ones may need this information without even knowing it. 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