If you suffer a workplace injury and are unable to return to your position in the near future, you will want to file a claim for workers' compensation benefits.Despite the fact that you hope to receive your first payment in the days or weeks to come, there is no...
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What expenses does workers’ compensation insurance cover?
There is never a good time to suffer a workplace injury. If this happens, it may mean that you are unable to work for an extended period of time. In this case, you need to turn your attention to workers' compensation.There is no guarantee that you will qualify to...
What are the symptoms of heat stroke?
Do you work outdoors, such as in the construction industry? Do you work indoors in an environment where temperatures can reach dangerous heights?It's important to be familiar with the many symptoms of heat stroke. This is a serious medical condition that can lead to...
Is your work injury covered by workers’ compensation?
When you arrive at work every day, you don't do so with the idea that you will suffer an injury. Instead, you take the approach that "safety comes first."Despite your best efforts to remain safe at all times, there could come a point when you suffer an on the job...
What are the common causes of chronic shoulder pain?
Shoulder pain can be extremely difficult to live with, especially if you have a job in which you regularly use this part of your body. There are many potential causes of work related shoulder pain and injury, including but not limited to: -- Awkward postures --...
Why do scaffold accidents happen in the workplace?
The use of scaffolds goes a long way in helping many workers better complete their job responsibilities.When used in the appropriate manner, this equipment provides a stable and secure environment for workers to complete a job at height. There are two types of...
Hospital workers are vulnerable to many types of injury
As a hospital worker, you can feel good about the fact that you are taking care of sick people. It doesn't matter if you are a nurse, cafeteria worker or some other type of hospital employee, nothing changes the fact that your contribution is greatly appreciated by...
The many reasons why a workers’ compensation claim is denied
If you are injured on the job and unable to return to work, it is a good idea to learn more about your legal rights. This typically means one thing: filing a claim for workers' compensation benefits.When you file a claim, you hope that you begin to receive payments in...
