Work injuries

You were injured at work, and you did everything right: You reported the incident to your boss, sought medical attention and filed your workers’ compensation claim. Now, you have the constant feeling that somebody is watching you. Are you just being anxious, or do you...

Whether you work in a factory, at a construction site or any other environment, it’s crucial to prioritize safety and take immediate action when work-related injuries occur. Promptly reporting such incidents not only helps safeguard your health and well-being but also...

People usually go into medical work because they want to help others and/or to have a very stable, well-compensated profession. Medical work offers both competitive compensation and rewarding work that makes a positive difference in the community. However, people...

Scaffolding is a critical construction resource, as it allows workers to safely operate at elevations while projects are underway. Yet, improperly constructed or maintained scaffolding is dangerous, as are many behaviors that too many employers and workers engage in...

If you have been injured at your workplace or fallen ill due to work-related causes, workers' compensation benefits can help cover medical expenses, lost wages and other related costs. However, mistakes before, during and after the claims process can prevent you from...

Many workers are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, even flight attendants. It may be hard to know what kind of injuries would cause a flight attendant to seek out workers’ comp benefits. Here are some common injuries: 1. Lifting Some passengers need help...

Maybe an HVAC professional in a company vehicle turned the wrong way down a one-way street and caused a crash. They got hurt on the clock but are obviously to blame for the crash. Perhaps someone in a manufacturing facility made a timing error that led to a severe...

When the struggle for workers’ rights began in America, an understanding began to emerge that workplace injuries didn’t only affect the well-being of individual employees. They have the potential to affect workers, their families, their extended loved ones and entire...