Workers Compensation

Whether it’s a leaky tap or burst pipe, many of us have been rescued by plumbers during an emergency. The work is more diverse than people realize, which means there are a host of potential risks that plumbers face.  What are some of the more common hazards that...

When an employee is injured on the job, they have a right to file for workers’ compensation. Once the employer is notified of the injury and the employee’s intention to seek workers’ compensation, they then have 10 days to inform their insurance company that an...

Whichever field of work you are involved in, your eyes will likely play a key role in your duties. Whether we realize it or not, our eyes are involved in nearly every physical movement we make. Unfortunately, our eyes are also extremely sensitive and they are not...

While most of us are aware that teaching is a demanding job, it is perhaps not a vocation that jumps out as being high-risk for work-related injuries. Nonetheless, teachers can be injured at work. Outlined below are some of the more common types of injuries associated...

Every time you flip on a light switch or turn on the TV, you probably aren’t thinking much about why this is possible. However, electricity is a huge part of most people’s day-to-day life, and without linemen to ensure the lines providing electricity remain in good...

Workers’ compensation is a type of financial compensation provided to those who are injured on the job. These individuals may lose wages when they're out of work and they may have high medical bills because of the injury. The compensation helps them to cover these...

Many careers, including construction, carpentry, landscaping, plumbing, and flooring installation, can put a lot of pressure on a person’s knees. Injuries to the knees can lead to considerable difficulties with work. In some cases, the person won’t be able to return...

Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) are critical to the smooth running of any hospital, nursing home or another medical care center. They provide basic patient care including moving and turning patients, bathing, toileting, feeding, treating wounds and checking...

Especially in its earliest stages, a repetitive stress injury doesn't seem that serious. Unlike a broken bone, a repetitive stress injury won't completely prevent you from working. It may just slow you down or make some of your tasks uncomfortable or painful. However,...

Once your workplace injury or condition appears to have improved enough that you no longer need workers’ compensation, your claim essentially closes. You will not receive any further benefits like wage replacement and coverage of injury-related medical expenses when...