Workplace Injuries

Workers’ compensation is one of the most valuable government programs ever developed. At one time in the past, injured workers had few, if any, avenues through which to pursue compensation after a work-related accident. The introduction of workers’ compensation gave...

Workers' compensation is an incredible program. You can count on benefits to cover all of your medical costs and about two-thirds of your lost wages, or possibly less if you are a high earner when you get hurt at work. Unfortunately, that means that the longer you are...

Suffering an accidental electrical shock on the job could put your life in danger. The stronger the charge, the greater the risk of the electricity stopping someone's heart. Thankfully, hundreds of workers who suffer electrical shocks at work only get injured rather...

When you’ve been injured, it’s always important to have a good relationship with your doctor. When you’ve been injured at work, however, that relationship becomes even more critical -- because that’s the doctor who will support your claim for benefits, determine when...

People often think of the health care industry as a comparative safe one in which to work. Some may realize that there’s a risk of a needle stick for people who work directly with patients. However, that’s only one of the hazards that these workers face. All health...

Workers' compensation claims due to illnesses and injuries often lead back to a specific incident, like when a piece of machinery struck a worker in the factory. For nurses, phlebotomists and other health care professionals working in medical settings, a serious...

Every worker, from those in offices to people who work in construction, is at risk of suffering from a back injury due to their work duties. Minimizing these risks is important so that people aren’t in pain and having to miss work because of a back injury. How can...

Often, workplace injuries may not be avoidable, with some of them leading to time away from work. In most cases, injured workers in Dayton, OH, are concerned about the financial hardships they may face. For example, losing even a few days of work can affect your...