Even though the old-fashioned term for pregnancy described it as a “delicate condition,” most women would disagree with that statement. While they might worry more about their unborn child’s health, most women remain capable and fit to work throughout their pregnancy....
According to the National Safety Council (NSC), 26.2% of all work injuries are the result of objects or equipment striking workers. These accidents have been and remain a serious risk across all industries, and workers must be aware of the high risk of injury they...
Rotator cuffs are the groups of muscles around each shoulder joint. They are some of the most complex joints in the body, as well as one of the most frequently used. That is only one of the reasons why injuries – or even tears – to this joint are some of the most...
The end of summer can bring extremely severe weather to the Baltimore area. And severe weather also brings an increase in residents looking to clean up after storms and fix damaged exteriors of their homes. Whether residents only look to fix storm damage or re-shingle...
In the current circumstances of the global pandemic, teachers are more concerned than ever about creating a safe learning environment for their students. However, teachers should also be consciously aware of their own safety. As we have discussed in past blog posts,...
In some cases, returning to work might become a complex ordeal for workers who sustained a temporary total disability. For example, a worker might not be completely recovered from an injury, but their physician might clear them to return to work with light-duty...
The state and workplace shutdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic meant that there were far fewer vehicles on the road.Many people might think that fewer vehicles should mean fewer accidents, but that is not necessarily the case. Alarming reports from across the country...
Workers never expect to suffer an injury on the job. One day might start just like any other, but then a worker might slip and fall on the warehouse floor, sustaining a serious traumatic brain injury. In these cases, it is often necessary to seek medical attention...
Following significant work-place injuries, employees and their families often wonder what benefits may collect. There are a few types of benefits injured workers are entitled to, but one specific question is whether the injured worker can recover both workers'...
Individuals rely on their knees more than they think. As the largest and most complex joint in the body, the knee is what allows us to move in many different ways, whether standing, walking or lifting.This heavy reliance on the knee is also why suffering a knee injury...
