Cognitive impairments may impact a person's memory, emotional well-being, and behavior, affecting an individual's functional abilities at both home and work. You may find it helpful to learn about the different cognitive impairments that exist. These each affect...
Every workplace has the potential to be dangerous. That’s why the Occupational Safety and Health Organization, or OSHA, requires that employers take steps to protect you from workplace hazards. As a worker, you should know that employers are obligated to provide you...
There are many people who get hurt on the job and who believe that they can handle their claims on their own. For the most part, employers are reasonable, and individuals are able to make their claims successfully. Unfortunately, some people do have their claims...
After you get hurt at work, you need workers' compensation benefits so that you can recover quickly and get back on the job. Your employer will typically benefit from workers' compensation claims because they don't have to worry about liability for your losses or the...
Some injuries are much easier to get workers' compensation benefits for than others. When you suffer a broken bone because of an equipment issue at work, there is an obvious connection between the physical injury and something that occurred on the job. Other injuries...
A 2019 study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine highlighted how some workers are at a higher risk for developing certain medical conditions than others. The researchers pointed out that agricultural or metal workers and...
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...