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...
Compassionate Guidance For Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability
Workers Compensation
What should I know about bad faith and workers’ compensation claims?
Lawmakers have taken steps to help protect those who are injured while at work. One way they achieve this goal is through a workers’ compensation system that provides prompt payment after injury or illness. These laws provide a relatively quick route to payment....
Workers compensation for emergency services workers
Emergency Medical Technicians, ambulance drivers and paramedics are invaluable assets in the healthcare industry because they answer emergency calls, provide out-of-hospital care and transport patients to the nearest medical facilities. But, sadly, their heroism...
How to reduce the risk of your workers’ comp claim being denied
If you’ve been injured at work, it’s important to take the necessary steps to protect your rights and ensure you receive the compensation you’re entitled to. Workers’ compensation is a form of insurance that provides benefits to employees who are injured on the job or...
Vibration white finger and workers’ compensation benefits
Vibration white finger (VWF) affects individuals who frequently use vibrating tools and machinery in their work. This condition can cause numbness, tingling and pain in the fingers, and in severe cases, can lead to permanent damage. If you have developed vibration...
How to apply for workers’ compensation benefits in Arizona
Workers' compensation insurance provides certain benefits to employees who suffer injuries while discharging their work duties or become ill due to their job. These benefits cover medical expenses and a portion of lost wages if your injuries prevent you from working...
Will you face surveillance after filing a workers’ comp claim?
Workers’ compensation benefits exist to support and help those who have suffered on-the-job injuries and illnesses. In exchange for not suing your employer for your harm, you receive medical care coverage, partial wage replacement and other benefits. Although workers’...
What to know about fault and your workers’ compensation claim
Workers’ compensation is financial benefits provided if you are injured while working. When you are away from work, you may lose the wages you would have earned and have significant medical bills related to your work-caused accident and injury. The compensation you...
Common work-related hand injuries
Whether you’re a manual worker or have a more office-based position, you use your hands for almost every task. Not only is this the case at work, but it’s also true with regard to your daily life. Injuries to the hand can be devastating and they do occur in the...
Work-related injuries can also cause psychological distress
You worked for many years without any major incidents. In fact, you largely enjoyed your occupation. Unfortunately, in a split second, this all changed when you suffered a work-related injury. You now find yourself in the position of being unable to work all...