If you sustain an injury on the job, there are several avenues available to you for compensation. However, you must be aware of what applies to you and what does not. Many workers may be eligible for workers’ compensation, disability benefits or both. What you hold...
Workplace Accidents
How maximum medical improvement affects workers’ comp
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...
How can I choose a doctor to treat a workplace injury?
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...
How can you return to life as normal after a work-related TBI?
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...
3 valid reasons an employer can deny workers’ compensation claims
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...
How can a TBI limit you at work?
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....
What should you know about workers’ compensation coverage?
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...
What are the treatment options available for carpal tunnel syndrome?
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...
What are some of the most common assembly line worker injuries?
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...
What are some signs of serious back injuries?
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...