Workplace Injuries

People often associate carpal tunnel syndrome with office workers. They think of a receptionist constantly typing and clicking or a personal assistant who spends all of the day on the phone. It is certainly true that office workers can and do develop carpal tunnel...

There are many myths when it comes to workplace safety. While most workers understand there is some form of danger in their job, many misconceptions can be counterproductive and raise the chance of injuries for workers. If you’re going to raise your safety levels at...

Every job comes with unique trials and tribulations. You could injure a limb working construction or inhale chemicals at an unloading facility. But, did you know there are a few common types of burns that can happen at nearly any job. Knowing what dangers could happen...

People use their hands on a daily basis, so protecting the hands and wrist is important. There are several tactics that you can use to protect your wrists. Some of these are dependent on your employer, but there are some that you can do on your own. Your employer is...

Office work is typically thought of as a safe profession, but it comes with risks that can end up sending the worker to the doctor or hospital. It’s best if employers remember that these risks must be avoided. Employees should also be aware so they can try to avoid...

Every workplace should ensure that the floors are always clean and tidy. Hazards can lead to workers and customers slipping or tripping. While it might seem like a minor issue if someone falls, there are very serious injuries that can occur.  Falling comes with a risk...

Many workplace injuries are caused by contact with an external element. For instance, a worker above you drops a tool and it strikes your shoulder, or you fall and strike your knee on the ground. It's the contact that causes the injury, and it's often very clear how...

Workplace injuries can arise in many employment situations, even in jobs that are considered low risk. Knowing you are entitled to file a workers’ compensation claim for your harm can bring you comfort about your future. Unfortunately, not all workers’ comp claims are...

One of the rules of thumb for workers’ compensation benefits is that you cannot claim anything that was an existing injury. If you tear your ACL playing basketball at your house, you can't come into work and then say it happened when you tripped on the stairs. A claim...

Maybe you fell down the stairs at work and tore a tendon, or perhaps you suffered a head injury because of falling items in a warehouse. When you need workers' compensation benefits, you will probably need medical care and possibly time off of work. Taking the right...