Workers’ compensation is often associated with catastrophic injuries that happened at a specific point. A fall, overexertion or being struck by an object are all common examples of this. However, injured or ill workers can also claim workers’ compensation when an...
Workplace Injuries
How much does your work gear actually protect you?
Working in various settings can expose workers to a range of hazards, including heights, accidents involving heavy machinery and electrical events. These hazards put workers at risk of being injured or killed on the job, so preventing them is vital. Wearing...
Get hit on the head at work? Know the signs of concussion
A concussion is not just something that happens in crashes or football games. It can occur whenever a person experiences an event that causes the head to move back and forth rapidly. For instance, concussions can happen to people while they are at work if they fall...
On-the-job burn injuries: Are you at risk?
Severe burns can take a tremendous toll on a person's health, physically and emotionally. Seeking workers' compensation or personal injury damages if these injuries occurred on the job can be critical, particularly because they can result in permanent injuries,...
Could working too hard be bad for your health?
There are countless hazards workers encounter on the job. Construction workers face risks associated with heavy machinery and falls from heights; office workers can struggle with repetitive stress injuries and back pain; industrial workers may encounter crushing...
Small movements can cause big problems for workers
Workers can suffer numerous injuries on the job, including falls from heights, being crushed by a powerful machine and severe burns after an explosion. Indeed, these situations can result in devastating injuries. However, an injury-causing event need not be blatantly...
Brain injuries at work: What is the long-term damage?
Did you know that every year more than 2.8 million people seek emergency treatment for a traumatic brain injury, according to the Brain Injury Association of America? That number is more than a statistic. It represents hundreds of thousands of families who must cope...
Report: When do work injuries happen?
All construction workers know that they work in a particularly risky field. In their training and from their experience on the job, they often know what hazards and factors contribute to the chance of a worksite accident. However, a new study suggests that there is...
Workers: Don’t underestimate the risk of concussions
It is common to hear about concussions in the media nowadays, especially considering that they are a common risk in many sports. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines concussions as a type of traumatic brain injury, usually classified as mild....
Cleaning staff: Don’t overlook injury risks
Workers in the cleaning industry complete jobs that others often take for granted. Janitors and custodians maintain a clean and sanitary environment in both private and public commercial spaces. They are essential workers, and yet the risk of injury they face each day...
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