Overexertion is a type of acute injury that can occur when you push yourself too hard physically. The National Safety Council states that overexertion was the leading cause of nonfatal work injuries until 2020, when it became the second-most common cause. Overexertion...
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Workers’ Compensation
Signs of Bad Faith from Workers’ Comp Insurance Companies
Workers' compensation insurance is a no-fault process designed to give injured workers fast access to coverage for medical care and lost income. Unfortunately, employees sometimes face bad faith tactics from insurance companies attempting to avoid payouts. Delaying...
Does Your Workers’ Comp Claim Preclude a Personal Injury Suit?
Even if you are careful and wear appropriate protective gear, you never can eliminate your chances of suffering a life-altering injury at work. Indeed, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 2 million Americans required emergency medical...
A Job-Related Crash, Workers’ Comp and a Third-Party Injury Claim
Perhaps you sustain an injury in a car crash while commuting to work. Will you qualify for workers’ compensation benefits? If the other driver was at fault, can you pursue a third-party injury claim? About the going and coming rule You may not be familiar with the...
Advocates Clash with Business Community Over New Legislation
Advocates for the workers' compensation bill that passed the Senate in May and the Assembly on the last day of the most recent legislative session say that the bill will benefit workers. Some members of the business community argue that the bill may put small...
Can You File a Claim for an Injury That Occurs During a Break?
A single injury can affect your ability to work as well as your entire livelihood, but your employee benefits provide financial coverage for incidents that occur at work. If you sustain an injury during a break or lunch period, it might not be clear if you can file a...
Is a Repetitive Job Causing You Pain?
The pain in your shoulder or hand may increase in intensity, necessitating a trip to the doctor. If you get diagnosed with a repetitive use injury, your job may bear the blame. A labor-intensive job may require repeated movements that damage your soft tissue in ways...
Have You Memorized the Four-to-One Ladder Rule?
If your job duties require you to climb onto ladders, it can be easy to forget about the inherent dangers they present. Still, falls are so common and so serious in the U.S. that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration considers them to be one of the "Fatal...
How Does Telecommunicating Impact Workers’ Compensation Coverage?
In recent years and likely into the future, telecommuting will take up a more significant part of the workforce than ever before. This comes with many benefits for workers and employers alike. At the same time, however, it can come with unexpected complications. For...
Workplace Causes of Blindness
Many types of traumas are legitimate claims for workers' compensation. Severe conditions, such as blindness, are particularly valid. Most do not understand how working conditions can contribute to vision troubles. A workplace accident attorney can argue why an...