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On-the-job car accidents affect a wide range of employees in various fields. Of course, those with driving jobs like commercial truckers or postal workers are likely aware of the dangers of occupational accidents in their vehicles. However, those in construction,...
Self-care and posture awareness may help reduce the overall stress on your neck, shoulders or spine. When your job demands that you sit for prolonged periods of time, it is important to understand what is and what is not under your control. UCLA Health breaks down a...
The nature of your work environment can have a major impact on your mental health, and when you have one or more toxic coworkers on your team, it can make you feel exhausted, unsure of your work quality and even lead to depression and anxiety. Linkedin reports that...
If you suffer an injury on the job while fulfilling your duties, workers' compensation insurance should cover your medical expenses as well as a portion of your lost wages. However, receiving a denial for your claim can be devastating. Consider the reasons the...
Lateral epicondylitis is a repetitive stress injury that affects the tendons in the forearm. These tendons attach to the upper arm right above the elbow joint, and when they become irritated, it causes pain just above the elbow joint along the outside edge. Most...
If you are driving to work and another motorist hits your car at an intersection, can you receive workers’ compensation benefits for the shoulder injury you sustain? What is the “going and coming” rule and how does it affect your workers’ compensation insurance...
Although most people know that typing causes repetitive stress injuries, this is not the only activity that can cause them. Yes, secretaries and other typists are a few of the most common jobs at risk, but hundreds of jobs can cause this type of injury. Here are some...
There are four types of disability under the workers’ compensation system. If you are an injured employee, when will you receive a disability rating and how will it affect your return to work? About disability rating If you sustain a work-related injury, you likely...
If you work in a warehouse, you are probably no stranger to ladders. After all, your job duties require you to reach objects that are far above your head. Before ever stepping foot on a ladder, though, you should realize how inherently dangerous these warehouse tools...
If you sustained an injury on the job, your employer should have workers' compensation insurance to cover the cost of medical treatment and lost wages. However, not all employers handle a worker's compensation claim the way they should. What does the law say about...