Suffering a workplace injury is a unique experience for everyone. If you get hurt, you might realize immediately that you have sustained a very serious injury that requires emergency care. Or, you may think it’s a relatively minor injury. Whatever the situation, it’s...
Workplace Injuries
Why employees may need workers’ comp if they break a leg at work
Workers' compensation coverage in Maryland is typically available to individuals in many different professions. Part-time and seasonal workers, employees on their first day and even teenage cashiers may be eligible for workers' compensation benefits if they get hurt...
Warehouses Becoming Increasingly Dangerous Places For Workers
In the bustling world of online shopping, warehouse workers are the unsung heroes ensuring that consumers receive their products swiftly. The rise of e-commerce has significantly increased the demand for these workers, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics found that 1.8...
Cubital tunnel syndrome: Carpal tunnel’s lesser-known cousin
You have probably heard of a condition called carpal tunnel syndrome. But there is a different physical issue called cubital tunnel syndrome that also might come from the job you do. Cubital tunnel syndrome often arises from actions such as bending the elbow for...
Can you claim workers’ compensation without an accident?
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...
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...
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