There are many medical issues that can affect someone's job performance. People can break bones or develop repetitive stress injuries. Some people become physically incapable of working. Other times, mental health issues are what affect someone's work. Depression,...
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Common construction worker injuries
Construction sites are busy environments where the sounds of progress often echo the risks inherent to the job. Despite stringent safety protocols, the nature of construction work makes workers prone to accidents and injuries. Catastrophic injuries are possible when...
Hazards warehouse workers face on the job
Warehouse work is critical to the supply chain. Warehouse workers ensure that goods are efficiently stored, managed and distributed. Unfortunately, working in this environment involves navigating many hazards that can lead to life-threatening injuries. Understanding...
Does workers’ compensation end once someone gets back to work?
The workers' compensation program in Arizona provides two main kinds of benefits for eligible injured workers. Someone hurt on the job or diagnosed with a medical condition stemming from their employment can receive medical benefits that pay for their treatment....
Does Arizona workers’ compensation cover cancer?
People can develop all kinds of debilitating medical conditions because of their work. Someone might injure their back and forever have pain when they lift too much or twist too quickly. Others could get hurt in a machinery malfunction that causes severe injuries....
Can someone receive both workers’ compensation and SSDI?
The average adult in the United States doesn't have enough in savings to support themselves indefinitely without working. If someone experiences a sudden medical issue, they could become unable to work. That could quickly lead to financial struggles, especially if...
What can you do to work safely on a ladder?
Falls are one of the top reasons that workers get injured every year. Just consider the Fatal Four in the construction industry; falls are the main reason for fatal accidents in that industry every year. This is especially notable because construction experiences more...
How can allegations of “horseplay” affect a workers’ comp claim?
A lot of workplaces thrive on a little bit of friendly horseplay between workers – and there’s nothing wrong with finding ways to make a job more enjoyable. Horseplay can even build camaraderie among a team or crew. But, what if things go a little too far and someone...
Daycare workers are at risk of injury
Daycare workers provide an invaluable service by caring for children when parents work or handle other tasks. This work can involve various hazards that may lead to injuries. Injured workers may need medical care and have to take time off work while healing. To...
Workers’ compensation for nurses in Arizona
Nurses play a crucial role in the healthcare industry, dedicating themselves to the well-being of their patients. However, their demanding profession has inherent risks, including the potential for sustaining severe injuries from duties such as constantly lifting...