Most U.S. adults spend a large portion oftheir lives at work, so safety on the job is important. While occupationalhealth regulations have improved in recent years, it's still important for youto take steps to protect yourse...
Injuries on the job can occur at any time. Each state has laws about compensating employees for losses resulting from injuries at work and about mandatory workers' compensation insurance. If you are a small business owner, it's time to make sure you are complying with all workers' compensation...
The article reports that being a nurse's aide or orderly is depicted to be the most injury-prone job in the U.S. According to safety experts, it is more dangerous to lift patients than lift crates o...
Various workplace factors can cause traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), but it mostly depends on the nature of the job. For instance, in the construction industry and retail stores, where climbing ladders may be necessary, you may fall from heights and harm your head. Additionally, you may trip...
on the job accidents causing work related injuries. We investigate the facts and circumstances of each workplace accident, and gather evidence needed to prove the cause of the on the job accident, and the work related injuries, and identify the responsible party. We believe that our diligent an...
The stress cannot arise out of a “good faith personnel action.” The injured worker must have been on the job at least six months. It is important to keep in mind that such a stress claim doesn’t have to be the result of a specific event. There is also cumulative trauma, which can...
The study, published inApplied Ergonomics, found thatparamedicswho had access to stretchers with a battery-powered hydraulic system and an assisted ambulance-loading feature experienced significantly fewer musculoskeletal injuries on the job. "In many cases, paramedics face spine compression that is well...
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has produceda “year one” impact-evaluation reporton its Severe Injury Reporting Program. The report follows on a rule change that went into effet January 1, 2015, which required U.S. employers to report to OSHA within 24 hours of any...
“Mindi did an outstanding job with my work comp shoulder injury case. She answered all my questions in a timely manner and was very polite and helpful. She got me what I deserved and even obtained back pay I was owed due to incorrect calculations on the workers compensation side of things...
Imagine this - every seven seconds, a worker is injured on the job. That’s startling, isn’t it? Workplace injuries are more common than we might think, and their impact extends far beyond the immediate physical harm. When we think of these injuries, we often focus on the obvious medic...