Your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance triggers when you file a claim for a work-related injury. The insurance covers any initial medical costs you might incur. If your injuries result in a disability that prevents you from returning to work or limits your...
When you suffer an on-the-job injury, you’re going to need financial support to get by while you focus on your recovery and getting back to work. That’s why workers’ compensation benefits are so important. If you can successfully recover these benefits, then you can...
Every day on the job, corrections officers put themselves in harm's way. They need to be ready for anything. Inmates could start fights, try to escape or sneak in contraband. It's not out of the question that a jailer could get hurt attempting to break up fights and...
Workers’ compensation coverage helps protect workers when they sustain injuries on the job. If you make a successful claim, you may be able to use your compensation for treatment and other expenses while you recover and cannot go to work. Workers’ comp covers many...
Repetition builds mastery. But as in all things in life, anything excessive can be catastrophic. To some workers, this means being at risk of repetitive motion injuries. Per the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, repetitive work is the performance...
Not every work-related injury is visible. Some jobs can expose you to trauma and stress that affects your mental health. Depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affect millions of Americans, many of whose conditions developed or worsened on the...
While it’s true that dogs can chase after and bite mail carriers, stereotypes aside, what may be surprising to learn is how frequently it happens across America. According to the United States Postal Service, dogs attacked over 5,300 employees in 2022. Even more...
Hand injuries are some of the most devastating ailments you can suffer. Apart from the pain, a hand injury could prevent you from performing even the most basic tasks. But while you can try to protect your hands from physical damage, your work could still lead to...
Repetitive motion injuries often happen when people perform repeated movements during everyday activities. Some of these injuries are temporary, but others can cause permanent damage to soft tissues like your muscles, tendons, nerves and ligaments. Without proper...
No workplace is stress-free. However, some work environments and job responsibilities are just naturally mentally exhausting or challenging. These typically include occupations in the medical field, like nurses and doctors, police, firefighters, construction workers...
