Despite being one of the most common occupational conditions in the U.S., carpal tunnel syndrome does not receive the respect it should. People often fail to understand how debilitating carpal tunnel syndrome can be until they develop it personally. Workers who cannot...
What is lost earning capacity?
When someone gets injured on the job, they may experience lost wages. Say that a worker falls and suffers a back injury. They get rushed to the hospital, where they spend a week getting treatment before going home for two months of rehab. Even if they can work again...
Workers’ compensation could help after a Pennsylvania crash
Most people involved in Pennsylvania car crashes know that they can file insurance claims. However, they may misunderstand the type of insurance they can utilize. Obviously, drivers have a responsibility to maintain liability coverage. Those who are not to blame for a...
What does shooting back pain mean?
There are many different types of back pain that an injured person can experience. Some people have a dull pain that is more of an ache, and it may last for a long time. But others will have more temporary pain that may be more severe. In some cases, this is a sharp...
How fast do employees need to report injuries?
When employees get injured on the job, they have to report these injuries to their employer. Once the employer finds out, they then have to report it to the proper authorities. But how long does a worker have to make that initial report? Generally speaking, employees...
3 ways a work-related back injury can affect someone’s life
Back injuries are among the most common and debilitating injuries that people develop because of their jobs. A back injury acquired at work could be a sudden-onset traumatic injury. Someone might overexert themselves while lifting or twisting and immediately have...
How soon should you return to work after a workplace injury?
Workplace injuries are, unfortunately, common occurrences, and navigating the process of returning to work after such an incident can be challenging. Thankfully, workers’ compensation serves as a critical safety net, offering financial assistance and medical coverage...
Who decides the treatment plan for an injured worker?
Getting hurt on the job is a massive inconvenience. A worker needs to report the matter to their employer and likely end their shift early to seek medical care. Depending on how severe the injury is, they might be unable to work for days or even weeks. They may...
Potential signs of a traumatic brain injury at work
If you get injured at work, you may suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI). This is common when someone falls, for example, and then strikes their head on the ground or on a concrete floor. That secondary impact can lead to a TBI and may be more damaging than the...
Knee injuries from work can affect more than job performance
People rely on their knees during most kinds of physical activity. Those in blue-collar professions and those who stand all day at work could injure their knees through repetitive stress or a spill on the floor. People can hyperextend their knees or tear their...