Being injured at work can cause huge problems in a person's life because it can result in the loss of a job due to temporary or permanent disability as well as huge medical bills. This is why the majority of workers in the United States are covered by workers'...
If you were seriously or catastrophically injured while on the job, your workers’ comp claim is not going to be simple to handle. The fact is that the more severely you were injured, the greater the likelihood your condition will require lifelong care and treatment....
Many workers are exposed to loud noises throughout their time at work, and many do not realize what a serious issue this is for their health. Loud noises can kill the nerve endings in the inner ear, which results in permanent hearing loss. Because of this risk, the...
Workers' compensation benefits often trickle in as you accrue bills. Your doctor's office or physical therapist might even bill the insurance company directly. You can also rely on the workers' compensation system for temporary disability benefits while you can't work...
Working a demanding job when you already have an injury can be a recipe for medical disaster. Even if your symptoms are currently under control, the work that you do may eventually lead to them flaring back up again. You might think that you can handle the obligations...
When most people think about work-related injuries, they think about injuries that occur as the result of an accident. Most people don't realize that cumulative trauma injuries can be just as serious, and there are many that fall under this category. Cumulative...
Dealing with a work injury can mean a long road ahead. You will probably not know for sure how long it will take for you to recover completely, or whether you will have any problems with your health in the future due to your injury. Therefore, it is important that you...
Ask anyone who works in the construction industry, and they'll likely have plenty of stories to tell you about how dangerous their job is. Certain roles within this field leave workers more apt to suffer injuries than others. Individuals who perform sewer or ductwork,...
If you bang your head in a fall or are struck on the head by an object at work, you might not imagine the effect it could have. People tend to measure the severity of an injury by the amount of blood or the intensity of pain. When you suffer a blow to the head, there...
Workers' compensation insurance benefits are a crucial lifeline to those who fall ill or get injured on the job. Your benefits will offer 100% coverage for necessary medical care and replace a portion of your wages for as long as you qualify for temporary disability....
