Falls are one of the leading causes of work-related injuries and fatalities in the Unites States. In fact, the number of work-related falls each year exceeds one million. How are so many falls occurring? If you are one of the workers who has suffered in such an...
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Understanding work-caused hearing loss and your rights
When discussing workplace accidents and workers’ compensation, most people think about obvious physical incidents, such as equipment malfunctions and falls. However, it is also possible for workers to be injured in other ways. Examples of this include hearing loss or...
These 4 risks cause 95% of hospital worker injuries
Working in a hospital is a high-stress and high-demand profession. Whether you are a physician's assistant or a nurse, you probably work long shifts and constantly worry about the well-being of your patients. You may not put enough focus on your own health and safety...
What if you never fully recover from your work-related injury?
When you're hurt on the job, it's natural to hope that you'll make a full recovery and be back to normal in no time. However, for some people, that isn't the case. They may never fully recover from their work-related injury and have to live with the consequences for...
Who decides when you can return to work after an injury?
It will be inconvenient for you and for your employer if you get hurt at work. They will have to accommodate you if you require a leave of absence, possibly by temporarily hiring a new employee. They may also need to make changes to your job to allow you to stay at...
How long does an SSDI appeal take?
For as long as you have had a job, you have contributed toward Social Security. Many workers make use of those contributions when they are older and ready to retire. However, some people don't get to work until retirement age. Medical issues will force them to leave...
What are the top 3 job risks for retail workers?
Work in the retail sector can be very demanding. Especially in the months leading up to the holiday season, you may need to work long shifts or put in a lot of work reshelving and merchandising around the store. Although retail work may not seem very risky, it is one...
Knee injuries at work are common and debilitating
Many manual laborers have job duties that are hard on their knees. This can lead to a host of issues that can eventually result in surgery. Protecting the knees is a priority for these individuals. Injuries to the knees account for around 15 to 20% of all work-related...
Injury risks associated with nursing
Nurses are often underappreciated but the truth is that they play a leading role in helping people to get better. This can be very rewarding but nurses also face a host of challenges every day. Not only is the profession stressful at times, but there are also numerous...
Has a back injury affected your job performance recently?
You may have felt it the instant it happened. Some back injuries are largely traumatic, meaning they start at a moment when someone over-exerts themselves. Improper lifting positions and trying to lift too much without help could lead to serious back injuries that...