Workers can obtain workers’ compensation for PTSD complications
Most people connect workers' compensation with physical injuries. However, psychological conditions can also qualify you for workers' compensation. Your mental health has a direct impact on your physical well-being and ability to work. To get workers' compensation,...
Manufacturing workers face a heightened risk of RSIs
Working in manufacturing demands physical prowess and endurance. However, it also places workers at an elevated risk of developing Repetitive Strain Injuries. These injuries are often the result of repetitive tasks and prolonged periods of awkward or forceful...
Navigating the workers’ compensation application process
The Florida Department of Health reported that approximately 70,000 people get hurt on the job each year. If you suffer an injury or illness at work in Florida, you may qualify for workers' compensation benefits. These benefits provide medical care and financial...
How can workplace vehicles cause serious injuries?
In the busy environment of the modern workplace, vehicles play an important role in carrying or transporting large items. From forklifts to delivery trucks, these machines are indispensable tools. However, the presence of vehicles in the workplace brings with it a...
Does my employer offer workers’ compensation?
Workers' compensation is insurance employers purchase to provide benefits for employees. While the insurance does not come from the state, the state does manage the rules of the program, including mandating which employers must carry the coverage. According to the...
Do you need vocational rehabilitation after a workplace injury?
After sustaining a workplace injury, you may face a long road to recovery. Some injuries may prevent you from returning to your previous job and require that you learn new skills or enter a different field entirely. This is where vocational rehabilitation comes in....
How can working on scaffolding lead to serious injuries?
As you climb up on a scaffold, you may look down at the ground and wonder what would happen if you fell. When dealing with workers' compensation after a severe injury, you may think about the problems that led to your fall. Even after an incident, knowing more about...
What happens if my employer refuse to take my injury claim?
If you suffer an injury at work, you are responsible for reporting it to your employer so that they can start the workers' compensation process. In most cases, this is a fairly simple process that occurs without issue. However, if your employer refuses to take your...
How can back injuries change your ability to work?
Back injuries serve as one of the most common reasons that a worker will take time away from their job. It is also one of the biggest reasons workers will leave an industry. What about back injuries make them so hard to deal with? Why do they impact a worker's ability...
What are repetitive strain injuries?
Workers often end up doing the same tasks on the job, as is the nature of most job positions. However, doing these repetitive tasks can end in a worker suffering from a repetitive strain injury, or an RSI. This is a bigger deal than most people think. How do RSIs...