Nobody knows you better than you know yourself. After all, it’s your body and you know when you feel well or ill. Therefore, it is frustrating when a doctor says that you are fully recovered from your workplace injury, but you’re still experiencing excruciating pain....
In some professions, such as the construction industry, falls are the number one reason for serious and even fatal injuries. Many of these falls happen when workers are using ladders. As such, workers need to focus on safety. But what should they do to lower the odds...
A workplace injury or illness can reshape life as you know it. While you’ll likely be unable to work for a while and earn the wages that you need to get by, there can also be emotional and psychological struggles that accompany your financial challenges. All of this...
Repetitive motion injuries (RMIs) are often associated with common workplace tasks like typing or assembly line work, but some jobs expose workers to less obvious RMIs. These injuries, also known as repetitive strain injuries, develop over time due to repeated...
Repetitive motion injuries occur when a worker is required to perform the same motion repeatedly as part of their job. For instance, someone who types frequently may develop carpal tunnel syndrome. A construction worker who swings a hammer repeatedly could develop...
Workers’ compensation can provide injured workers benefits to cover their medical treatments and a portion of their lost wages. It can be disheartening for injured workers to receive a letter stating their application is denied. Denied workers’ compensation benefits...
When you think about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), the first picture that comes to mind is someone with a visible, physical disability. While physical conditions like spinal injuries or arthritis qualify, they are not the only way to become eligible for...
When you’re injured on the job, you need to act to protect your financial stability and your ability to secure medical care that’s necessary to facilitate your recovery. Workers’ compensation benefits may provide you with the relief that you seek, but securing this...
Christmas is the busiest time of year in many workplaces. This could leave you and your colleagues exhausted and stressed, which is a recipe for disaster. Tired, stressed, and pressured workers are more likely to make mistakes or forget to take the safety precautions...
There is no doubt that health care workers have a tough job. Providing direct patient care puts them at risk of musculoskeletal injuries, needlesticks and contagious viruses. The public is aware of how staffing shortages affect patient care, but what about staff...
