After an injury on the job, a worker rehabilitates to the point of maximum medical improvement. MMI refers to when a person's condition stabilizes and cannot improve with further treatment. In workers' compensation cases, MMI can affect an injured employee's...
After suffering an injury at your job, you want to know that your medical bills will not cause a major drain on your savings. Thanks to the state workers’ compensation system, you may pursue coverage for your doctor visits and treatment. However, you must be sure that...
After suffering a traumatic brain injury at work, you might have to make several life-altering decisions. In addition to the physical limitations of an injury, you might also have to deal with cognitive problems. MSKTC explains that a TBI can affect your ability to...
The steps you take after suffering a work-related injury should be simple - seek the necessary treatment immediately and file a workers' compensation claim to get the financial support you need from your company. Unfortunately, there are circumstances under which your...
Traumatic brain injuries at work often occur due to falls or heavy objects. Aside from the initial injury, a TBI could prevent you from returning to work for weeks to several months after an accident. For some, returning in the same capacity becomes impossible....
Workers' compensation is insurance that your employer carries. If your employer does not carry the insurance, then you cannot receive benefits under the system. Luckily, the state mandates all employers with at least one employee must carry workers' compensation. If...
Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common repetitive stress injuries employees suffer from. The symptoms may wake you at night or cause numbness in the morning. To alleviate carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms, you must seek treatment. According to MayoClinic, the...
An assembly line worker is an employee who commonly works in a manufacturing plant overseeing the production of goods. Some places that employ assembly workers include auto manufacturers, furniture plants and large appliance companies. Regardless of where an employee...
When you start a new day at work, the last thing you may expect to happen is a back injury. However, there are many ways that an accident at work can lead to unexpected bills and lingering pain. In the time after a back injury, you should take serious notice of what...
When you make your living working as a nurse or another type of health care worker in Illinois, lifting and moving patients may be a regular occurrence. Yet, for many health care workers, lifting patients leads to back pain and serious injuries. Some of these injuries...
