Anchorage Workers’ Compensation Law Blog
What are some occupational hazards in dentistry?
Often, people think of a construction site or a blue-collar job which requires heavy lifting when they think about workplace accidents. However, these accidents can occur in all sorts of fields, and those who work in dentistry are exposed to many risks. In some cases,...
How can seniors be protected from financial scams?
Some people target seniors for financial crimes. This can be someone the senior knows, such as a friend or family member, or an outside party that misrepresents itself to gain a person's trust. In any event, it's important for loved ones to take an active role in...
How to select an executor for your estate
When a resident in Alaska decide it is time to create or update their estate plans, one of the things they will need to address is the identification of an executor for their will. This is a decision that should not be taken lightly as being named an executor of a...
Common types of workers’ compensation injuries in Alaska
Employees who engage in a lot of physical movement risk injuring themselves while on the clock. The state of Alaska allows individuals who suffered a debilitating injury or who developed a disease as a result of dangerous chemical exposure to seek financial...
Why are construction workers so prone to electrocution?
As an Alaska construction worker, you face a high risk of electrocution every day you go to work. In fact, ConstructionConnect.com reports that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration lists electrocution as the second highest cause of construction worker...
Common workers’ comp injuries
Workers in Alaska and around the country sometimes sustain injuries on the job. An injury at work could cause a short-term or long-term disability and prevent an employee from being able to do the job. Looking at the data about common workers' comp injuries helps...
What is Alaska’s fishermen’s fund and how do you qualify?
As a peninsula state, Alaska employs a great deal of fishermen. In most states, injured fishermen are not eligible for workers' compensation benefits. Instead, they must file a claim under the Jones Act. Though the benefits provided under the Jones Act and workers'...
How workers’ compensation helps state employees gradually return to work
Despite training and safety precautions, workplace accidents happen. Whether by accident or negligence, life-altering work injuries can occur in seconds. These injuries can include cuts and lacerations, broken bones, repetitive motion injuries and work-related...
Who investigates workers’ compensation claims in Alaska?
After sustaining an injury on the job, most employees in Alaska will seek workers’ compensation. When it comes to workers’ compensation, it is crucial that employers and insurers deliver coverages in a fair and impartial way. The benefits to injured workers must have...
How a lawyer can help with your estate planning
As you get to a point where you want to secure a future for your loved ones living in Alaska, you may be thinking about drafting a will and potentially setting up a trust. We at the Law Office of Justin S. Eppler, LLC have significant experience working in estate...
