One of the leading causes of workplace injuries is overexertion. As the name suggests, these injuries develop when a part of the body is subjected to work-related stress or strain. These injuries also develop when an employee performs the same routine over and over,...
Every day that you go to work, you risk getting hurt on the job. One of the most common injuries that people suffer from is a back injury, which can stop them in their tracks and require medical intervention. Back injuries range from aches and pains to devastating...
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 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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...