The physical demands of working in the health care industry are frequently underappreciated and overlooked. Whether in a hospital setting, long term care center, or residential facility, health care workers are frequently responsible for lifting and moving patients and moving around heavy equipment (and, of course, spend virtually all...
Repetitive stress injuries or WEAR and TEAR injuries can strike any part of the body that is regularly used while on the job. For desk workers, this often takes the form of carpal tunnel syndrome or tennis elbow. For those in the construction industry or who regularly lift heavy...
When you make a claim for workers’ compensation benefits, it is your obligation to prove that you were injured and that your injury occurred as a result of your work. Unlike a civil lawsuit, you do not have to prove that a specific factor caused your injury or that...
When you file a workers’ compensation claim, your claim will be sent to your employer’s workers’ compensation insurer. While some insurance companies tend to view most workers’ compensation claims as legitimate and will only investigate those for which there are significant indicators of fraud, others are extremely scrutinizing of...
This page has been updated on January 13, 2022. Degenerative Disc Disease Arising from the Workplace Workplace injuries often take two forms: sudden injuries that arise immediately with sudden and severe damage, and repetitive stress injuries that are the result of the same types of actions being taken over time, causing...
For many workers who are injured on the job, it is automatically assumed that if you put in a claim for workers’ compensation, your claim will be accepted and you will be compensated for time off the job and medical expenses that are incurred. While this may be how...
Could My Lower Back Pain Be a Repetitive Stress Injury? Lower back pain is an increasingly prevalent problem in American society. Roughly 31 million Americans suffer from lower back pain at any given time, and surgeries for lower back pain are increasingly on the rise. Figuring out the cause...
What Types of Damages Are Available after an Auto Accident? The aftermath of an automobile accident can be incredibly overwhelming. Between dealing with the police, another driver, and your insurance company, it can be difficult to keep track of what is going on and to make sure that you...
This page has been updated on January 13, 2022. You have been injured at work and need medical treatment. For many workers, getting workers’ compensation to cover their claims for medical benefits and lost wages can seem like an incredible battle. After successfully winning that fight, it may seem...
Repetitive stress injuries or WEAR and TEAR injuries are often thought of as injuries that occur at desk jobs or from repetitive movements in the arms and back. Employees may suffer from chronic back pain or carpal tunnel syndrome and require workplace modifications in order to complete their day-to-day...