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...
Compassionate Guidance For Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability
Workers Compensation
If you were at fault, can you still seek workers’ comp?
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...
Knee injuries can derail a career
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...
CNAs are at increased risk for carpal tunnel syndrome
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...
Can a repetitive stress injury be a permanent disability?
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,...
Can you reopen a closed workers’ compensation claim in Arizona?
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...
Arizona first responders often suffer psychological work injuries
First responders are the unsung heroes of American civilization. They respond to dangerous and tragic events with little thought about their health and safety. They also witness situations that would give other people nightmares. It is no wonder that so many Tucson,...
What injuries are most common among firefighters?
We all depend on the brave firefighters who put their health and safety at risk to protect others. It is noble and vital work, but it is also dangerous. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), nearly 70,000 line-of-duty firefighter injuries...
Can you file a worker’s comp claim for job-related hearing loss?
You can definitely experience hearing loss connected with your job. It depends on the kind of job you have and the industry you work in. Any time you are exposed to very loud noise from heavy machinery, for instance, or certain chemicals, especially if the exposure...
This 1 issue causes almost half of all hospital work injuries
Medical work is hard work, and hospital workers face an elevated risk of getting hurt on the job when compared with many other professionals. There are dangers around every corner in the hospital, in addition to the constant exposure to seasonal pathogens like the...