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...
How should you proceed after a fall?
Slip and fall incidents can result in injury to anyone. Adults aged 65 and older have a particularly high chance of suffering from severe injury. Of the 32,000 deaths that occur from falling each year, the majority fall into this age bracket. Fortunately, having...
3 steps to take after being injured at work
No matter what your line of work is, injuries on the job are possible. They can occur due to an accident or repeated strain on your body that occurs during your working hours. Worker's compensation helps you by covering costs such as medical bills and lost wages...
3 tips that can protect your workers compensation case
When you get injured on the job and report the accident to your employer under workers' compensation, you may wonder how to protect your rights while forming the case and during the weeks or months to come. The stress and worry you may feel is not uncommon, especially...
What is the “going and coming” rule under workers’ compensation?
If you sustain a shoulder injury in a vehicle collision on your way to work, will you qualify to receive workers’ compensation benefits? The “going and coming” rule may apply. Sometimes an injury you suffer during a commute to work is not covered. However, there are...
Can PTSD interfere with your ability to work?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may manifest in the aftermath of any traumatic event. This includes stressful events that happen at work, especially in jobs with a high rate of traumatic incidents like emergency responding units. Unfortunately, PTSD of any sort...
Tips for returning to work after a workers’ compensation claim
When you file a workers’ compensation claim for an injury, you should prepare for the return process as you recover. Remember that you can return to work as soon as you are able, even if it means some accommodations to do the job. Some companies will even offer you an...
3 causes of overexertion injuries
Your body is capable of working hard and accomplishing a lot, but there are limits to what it can do. Overexertion injuries can occur when you try to push your body beyond its limits. According to the National Safety Council, overexertion injuries were the most common...
How can you prevent a workers’ compensation denial?
If you get hurt at work, you may be unable to return to your duties and struggle to make ends meet without a paycheck. The workers’ compensation system can provide wage replacement benefits as well as medical benefits to help you pay for needed healthcare to recover....
Can your typing put you at risk for a serious injury?
Computer use has become a crucial element in nearly every business. If your job requires you to type for most of your day, you may have to deal with eventual health repercussions. While typing is not strenuous, it requires you to remain sedentary and use repetitive...