Many people assume that only people who have physically demanding jobs will suffer from back injuries at work; however, that’s not the case. Even people who have office jobs and other non-physically demanding jobs can end up with an on-the-job back injury. Back...
A traumatic brain injury can affect how you think, focus, and handle daily work tasks. When this type of injury happens at work, Illinois workers’ compensation rules control how the system reviews and values it. Knowing how the evaluation works helps you understand...
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are serious injuries that can have lasting effects on workers. Workers' compensation claims for TBIs require a thorough evaluation to determine the extent of the injury and the appropriate benefits for the injured worker. Medical...
Sometimes workplace injuries are expected and brutal due to a naturally dangerous environment. Other times, workplace injuries can suddenly happen in a seemingly safe environment. Herniated discs are an example of the latter. Understanding herniated discs Herniated...
If you're an older employee -- particularly one in a job that involves physical labor -- a fall or other injury can be more serious than it might be for your co-workers who are decades younger. We all know that as we get older, a fall is more likely to result in...
The earlier a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be diagnosed and treated, the better the prognosis typically is for the patient. A new study provides one more reason that addressing brain injuries within the first few hours of the injury can mean the difference between...
A head injury can do a lot more damage than what a person might be able to feel physically. It can cause serious mental health issues. According to a study that recently appeared in JAMA Psychiatry, approximately 20% of people who suffer even a mild traumatic brain...
When a person suffers a concussion or other type of traumatic brain injury (TBI), their treatment is often focused on healing their brain and dealing with the physical symptoms they're experiencing. However, it's essential to understand the impact of a TBI on a...
Workers who are injured often face very serious medical issues, especially if the incident involved the head, neck or spine. Sometimes, the problems they are facing are permanent and will impact them forever. This has to be taken seriously because the person might not...
Injuries to your neck can make doing even the simplest tasks complicated. This is because the neck controls the movement of your head, but it is also affected by the motions of your shoulders. If you are injured at work and your neck is one of the impacted areas, you...
