No matter what field a person works in, they are at potential risk of overuse injuries. But what are these injuries? More importantly, what sort of impact do they have on the workers that suffer from them? Repetitive motion problems Mayo Clinic takes a dive into...
Workers’ Compensation
3 common types of workplace injuries
While every job has its own potential risk, workplace injuries big and small happen across the board. The U.S. Department of Labor reported that 2.6 million people sustained nonfatal injuries at work in 2021. When that injury makes it difficult to work, people rely on...
What is the waiting period for workers’ compensation benefits?
If you suffer an injury on the job, you will usually be able to collect benefits from workers' compensation. Medical benefits will typically begin immediately. But the same is not true for lost wage benefits. There is a waiting period for payments from workers'...
What causes complex regional pain syndrome?
Complex regional pain syndrome is a condition of chronic pain. Physicians are still discovering much about the ailment and its causes. However, CRPS tends to occur in various circumstances and may result from the action or negligence of another person. What are the...
Should you call an attorney for your workers’ compensation claim?
Some workers’ compensation claims are straightforward and easy to settle. Those injured parties typically find themselves back at work after a brief recovery period. Sometimes it is not that simple. In fact, there are some instances when you might want to talk with an...
The construction industry and fall accidents
Working in construction comes with quite a few risks that are not present at other jobs or in other industries. This includes an increased chance in fall injuries, and specifically fall injuries from ladders at significant heights. The hazard of slips, trips and falls...
Can a back injury take you out of work?
Back injuries are the most common reason that workers call out not only in the state or even the country, but across the globe. To that end, it is not surprising that back injuries are much more serious than some people make them out to be. In fact, a back injury can...
What is an overuse injury?
Working at a job requiring you to complete the same body movements may result in wearing down tissue. Over time this repetitive use may result in the need for medical treatment. An overuse injury happens due to constant irritation to a particular part of the body,...
Filing a compensation claim for an injury that occurs on break
When you sustain an injury at your workplace, the natural reaction is to file a workers' compensation claim to get the financial support you need. The process may not be so cut and dry if an accident happens while you are not on the clock, however. In any workers'...
What damage can crush injuries cause?
Injuries suffered on the job often end up covered by workers' compensation policies. This often includes the injuries that most people do not think about, such as crush injuries. What exactly are crush injuries? What sort of damage could they cause a potential victim,...