Waste collection is only one of the many occupations in the U.S. solid waste industry. Unfortunately, it is also one of the most hazardous, exposing workers to many potential risks. Most serious waste collector injuries happen under two types of circumstances—garbage...
Workers’ Compensation
How much can you receive in disability pay from workers’ comp?
Workers' compensation is a crucial benefit program for social stability. It protects those who work hard to support themselves from the risk of poverty because of their employment. Otherwise, the risk involved with many professions, like construction work, might...
3 common repetitive stress injuries in the workplace
Many workplace injuries are attributable to single incidents of workplace accidents like electrocution, a fall or even an auto accident. However, certain work-related injuries develop from the cumulative effects of repetitive motions or employee posture while at work....
Who picks your doctor in a PA workers’ compensation case?
You’re hurt at work in Pennsylvania (PA) and need ongoing medical care. Shortly after you notify your employer, your boss hands you a list of medical providers and tells you to pick one as your physician for the duration of your workers’ compensation claim. Is that...
Common injuries truck drivers suffer
A workplace injury can happen in any job, and cost the injured employer considerable expenses. The cost of medical expenses, lost income, and other costs of an injury can be several thousand dollars or more. Truck drivers are a group of workers that can be especially...
What happens to your workers’ comp. benefits if you retire?
These days, many people are working long past what used to be considered “retirement age.” Some do it out of financial necessity, while others have no interest in giving up a job they enjoy and are still able to do. Some of these older workers are still doing...
5 common misconceptions about workers’ compensation
After you’re hurt on the job, you have a right to make a claim for workers’ compensation. Misconceptions about how workers’ compensation works could hurt your case, which is why it’s important to learn about your rights as an employee. The following are five common...
Prevention of knee injuries at work
All workers need to have a safe workplace. This includes having what they need to protect them from knee injuries. Almost everything you do during the day puts pressure on the knees, so having an injury in one or both can lead to problems with getting normal...
3 medical issues caused by constant tool use at work
Whether you work assembling products on a factory line or installing roofs all day, tool use may be an important part of your job. Tools can potentially reduce the effort necessary to do complex work. Unfortunately, they can also lead to injuries that force you to...
Long-term care nursing assistants are at high risk for work injuries
Nursing assistants are the backbone of nursing homes, providing basic care and assistance to residents. However, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nursing assistants have a higher injury rate than any other occupation. While many injuries only require...