Industrial accidents may have industrial-grade fallout. Machines and pistons pump, spin and pinch. At such high speeds and with such great force, it is easy for a small slip to result in permanent injury to two of your most important tools: your hands. Understanding...
Workers’ compensation protects employees from significant income loss as a result of an injury at work. Not only can workers’ compensation cover your medical bills but it can also offset a percentage of your lost earnings from your time out of work. There are many...
People who work in all fields have to worry about the possibility of overuse injuries, or repetitive stress injuries (RSIs). What are these injuries? More importantly, how do they impact a person's life? How do jobs cause RSIs? Mayo Clinic discusses overuse injuries...
Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a condition that can affect workers as a type of repetitive stress injury. Just what is it? What sort of side effects does it have on a sufferer? Can it impact a person's ability to work? Who suffers from tennis elbow? Mayo...
A concussion is a brain injury. As with any type of injury to this part of the body, there is a potential for even a minor issue to end up causing serious problems. Many times, a concussion will heal with no trouble. But there are also cases where the injury leads to...
An injury often results in missed work days and medical expenses. If the injury occurs at work, there may be workers' compensation insurance to cover these costs. An injured worker must take certain steps after the accident occurs. If this does not happen, there is...
If your job duties require you to type, carpal tunnel syndrome may be unavoidable. According to the Mayo Clinic, carpal tunnel syndrome happens when there is a buildup of pressure on the median nerve that runs from the wrist into the hand. The condition may be...
Unfortunately, any time you file an insurance claim, there is a risk that the insurance company will make the process difficult. Insurance companies assign an adjustor to your case, and their job is to put the company's interests above all else. As a result, they may...
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...
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...
