There are potential job-related hazards associated with every profession. Construction workers frequently suffer harm as a result of falls, while nurses experience back injuries at a shocking rate due to the need to lift patients. These sources of harm are relatively...
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Why are injured workers denied workers’ comp? 3 reasons
Suffering from an injury while working can be disastrous. Many employees fear that their injuries may make them ineligible to continue working, which could greatly hurt their lives. Injured workers should be aware that their injuries may make them eligible for...
Stay off social media until your claim is resolved
Whether you’ve filed a workers’ compensation claim, are planning to file a personal injury lawsuit or you’re in a position to seek both workers comp benefits and personal injury damages, it’s important to stay off of social media until your legal situation is fully...
Why are deadly car accidents on the rise?
Over the last few years, it’s become clear that fatal car accidents are getting more common. For one thing, the total number of fatal accidents each year has gone up. But it’s also important to point out that traffic levels have gone down, so the fatal accident rate...
Critical deadlines in your New Jersey workers’ compensation claim
If you sustain a workplace accident in New Jersey, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits that cover your medical expenses and some of your missed wages. However, it helps to familiarize yourself with the critical deadlines that apply to the claims...
The most common driving mistakes
One of the best things you can do as a driver is to become a defensive driver. The overall goal of defensive driving is to anticipate the mistakes that other drivers are going to make. You already know that they are going to make mistakes, so anticipating them gives...
A torn ACL can happen in the workplace
When most people hear that someone tore their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), they think of sports figures on the playing field holding their knees and writhing in pain. But it is not uncommon to get a torn ACL in a workplace fall. Two sets of ligaments tether the...
4 common dangers when working in a warehouse
Warehouse workers are often paid well. While the job is essential, the high pay rate may be because warehouses are a lot more dangerous than people think. Workers suffer many common kinds of injuries in warehouses. Here’s what can happen: 1. Forklifts Forklifts are...
When work exacerbates a preexisting condition
When most people hear the term “occupational injury,” they think of injuries that occur as a result of onsite accidents. While work-related accidents are unquestionably problematic, they are not the only kind of occupational injury that can affect hard-working people...
What should you know about work-related shoulder injuries?
People in every industry are at risk of shoulder injuries. Even office workers can have issues with their shoulders because of the nature of their work. It’s crucial that all workers do what they can to protect their shoulders. Employers must ensure they provide...