In industrial settings such as warehouses or manufacturing centers, employees may need to operate certain machines. These machines can be inherently dangerous and may lead to life-altering injuries if something goes wrong. Ideally, specific safeguards are in place to...
Painful inflammation in the elbow can make it impossible to work. When this pain affects tendons and ligaments in the joint, it is often referred to as tennis elbow. It gets this name because it is common in tennis players due to the way that they have to swing a...
If your teen is looking at summer job opportunities as a camp counselor or counselor-in-training (CIT), it’s important that you – and they – understand their rights to workers’ compensation benefits if they’re injured seriously enough that they need medical care....
Warehouse workers are essential for the economy. A majority of employees who work in warehouses are responsible for ensuring important shipments are delivered to hospitals, grocery stores and other large industries. However, working in a warehouse is not without some...
Workers’ compensation extends basic protections to professionals, regardless of their specific career paths. Professional dog groomers working for pet stores and manufacturing employees have access to the same basic benefits. The medical coverage available through...
Being injured at work can significantly affect you and your career. The impact may be short-term or long-term, depending on the injury you suffered. Understanding the potential impacts of a work-related injury is vital when fighting for your rights. Here is how a...
Many injuries in the workplace happen suddenly, and there is a very clear chain of events showing that someone was hurt on the job. For instance, suppose a worker is climbing a ladder to install trim around a new window when they slip and fall. They suffer a traumatic...
The workers’ compensation process might seem pretty straightforward at first glance. You get hurt on the job, file a claim and receive benefits to cover your medical bills and lost wages. In reality, there’s more than meets the eye. The claims process is full of...
There are many ways for workers to acquire traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) on the job. Construction workers could fall from scaffolding and hit their heads. Warehouse workers might get struck by falling objects. Delivery drivers could hit their heads during a...
Many workers, including those who work in construction and those in the manufacturing industry, are exposed to high levels of noise each day. Prolonged exposure to sounds over 85 decibels can lead to hearing loss. The issue is that the hearing loss might occur slowly...
