While people often equate workers’ compensation with injuries suffered on the job – falling down, struck by an object, hazardous material exposure – the truth is that these benefits cover a broad range of both physical and mental issues. As soon as a worker identifies...
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How a pre-existing condition can affect a workers’ compensation claim
Injuries in the workplace can happen in an instant or progress slowly over time. When dealing with the latter category, securing compensation benefits can prove more challenging; especially if insurance can pin the root cause of the injury on a pre-existing condition....
Can you receiver workers’ compensation benefits for plantar fasciitis?
When people think of work-related repetitive stress injuries, they often think of carpal tunnel syndrome from typing or joint pain from operating a machine all day. However, they may not consider plantar fasciitis. What is plantar fasciitis and how can your workplace...
The 5 most common types of workplace injuries
There are more ways to get hurt on the job than workers realize. While workers might immediately see the danger in slips, trips and falls, these accidents only represent a small portion of the workplace hazards that must be avoided in every occupation on every shift....
Can you quit your job after receiving workers’ comp benefits?
If you have sustained an on-the-job injury or developed an occupational illness, you are far from alone. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2019 alone. Workers’ compensation...