One of the top types of injuries people suffer when making workers' compensation claims is overexertion. These injuries result from pushing the muscles beyond their capabilities. Overexertion injuries are not usually as traumatic as some other types of injuries. They...
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Can a work-related fall injure your spinal cord?
Regardless of your job duties or where you work, you might lose your footing and fall during your workday. This is especially true if you work on step stools or ladders. After all, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls were responsible for...
Helpful terms to understand for workers’ compensation
Workers who end up injured on the job often opt for compensation. After all, even if they cannot work for the time being, they still have bills to pay and people to support. The system for workers' compensation is often confusing, however. It is full of complex...
Four causes of job-related back injuries and how to prevent them
Back injuries can cause problems in every aspect of life. From herniated disks to muscle strains, workers might find that back injuries prevent them from earning an income and being able to perform everyday tasks. Knowing the most common causes of back injuries on the...
What can happen to your work relations after filing workers’ compensation?
When you sustain a devastating injury on the job, you likely have no choice but to file for workers' compensation to get the financial support you need for treatment. Even so, you might hesitate upon considering how your situation will affect all of your workplace...
What dangers exist on the construction site?
The construction business is physically challenging. It also presents as one of the most dangerous professions due to the number of risks on a construction site. While anyone may become hurt at work, anyone who works on a construction site has an even higher rate of...
Checking your workplace conduct standards after an injury
A serious workplace injury can put you on the mend for weeks or perhaps beyond a month. Fortunately, the state workers’ compensation system provides a way to cover your medical bills. Still, you should be aware that your employer or the insurer for your workplace may...
Workplace injury risks you face as an educator
Whether you teach young children, older kids or even adults, it is vital to understand the workplace injury risks that you could encounter. In fact, many teachers, trainers and librarians suffer serious injuries every year as a result of accidents that occur while...
3 tips for filing a successful workers’ compensation claim
If you have experienced a work-related injury, you may be deeply worried about how you will manage to make ends meet during and after your recovery. In South Carolina, your employer’s workers’ compensation policy may provide important benefits like medical coverage...
Common injuries in the health care profession
People are generally aware of the danger that comes with particular career paths. One risky field they may overlook is health care. You might find it surprising to learn that medical workers face a wide variety of peril. The seriousness of injuries ranges from mild to...