A falling piece of metal that hits your head or an item left out on a scaffold that causes you to fall can leave you with a serious head injury. In the days or weeks after this incident, you may act differently than you did before. Learning about the signs of brain...
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Workplace Injuries
How can construction companies prevent electrocution accidents?
Working in construction can be a dangerous occupation, but your employer and the construction company do have an obligation to protect employees and contractors as much as possible. Electrocution accidents can result in catastrophic injuries. According to the CDC, the...
3 causes of overexertion
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...
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...
Common types of workplace injuries
While no one wants to get hurt at work, workplace injuries are common for many businesses. Knowing different types of injuries can lead to safer business practices. There are many kinds of workplace injuries, but the following are some of the most common. Slip and...
Workers’ Compensation Board regulation change raises concerns
Workers' compensation covers a wide variety of fields, from surgery to rehabilitation costs. It also helps to cover doctor's visits for ongoing care. According to CNY Central, a proposed change seeks to limit the number of telehealth visits by requiring more in-person...
How are spinal cord injuries treated?
Industries like construction and commercial trucking require a lot of workers. They also pose risks to health and safety due to the heavy-duty nature of these jobs. Spinal cord injuries are one possible occurrence that can have a major impact on your life. If you or a...
Consider the timeline and costs of your workplace SCI
Anytime you experience an injury on the job, it has the potential of leaving you unable to do your job for days, weeks or even months. In the case of a spinal cord injury, that may mean the rest of your life. Regardless of how permanent your SCI may be, it is...
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...
Can you bring a third-party claim if you are hurt on the job?
You can file a worker's compensation claim if you suffer an injury while working. Worker's compensation insurance pays you for some damages and lost wages. You may also have a personal injury claim against a third party. A personal injury claim against a third party...