Written & Edited By: Cecily Johnson, Legal Assistant & Public Relations Assistant Manager Formaldehyde is a chemical preservative that’s used in a lot of different products and jobs, and exposure to the chemical is generally not considered harmful – in minute...
Written & Edited By: Cecily Johnson, Legal Assistant & Public Relations Assistant Manager Most work injuries are minor and only have a short-term effect on employment. People burn themselves, cut themselves or maybe break a bone. They need a day or a couple of...
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a situation that sometimes arises when someone goes through a very traumatic event and they can't mentally and emotionally recover from it. This is a well-researched medical condition, and that research started with soldiers who came...
Most people react strongly to the odors produced by liquid paint products. Those smells are the result of volatile organic compounds dissipating into the air from the liquid paint. The longer you have worked as a painter, the higher your tolerance has probably become...
Repetitive motion injuries that affect the shoulders are fairly common. The shoulder is made up of a complex arrangement of ligaments and tendons, and the joint can easily become dysfunctional if any part of the musculature or structure is off-balance. Repetitive...
You land a new job, and you're working as a janitor at a school or a corporate location. You have to use a lot of different cleaning products every day, and you often work by yourself. It is very important that you understand the chemical composition of these products...
Many occupations run a high risk of their employees suffering from knee injuries. In many cases, minor knee pain and injures can be relieved with self-care measures, physical therapy, and knee braces. However, in some cases surgery or more serious medical care is required. In any situation, employers should be providing tools and safety measures to prevent such injures from occurring.
When it comes to getting the medical care you require after a work injury, increasing your knowledge is wise. Navigating through your complex workers’ compensation claim can be tricky! Especially, when deadlines are critical to your physical and financial wellbeing. However, you don’t have to do it alone. An experienced advocate can help you learn more and guide you in the right direction.
It’s not uncommon for workers to suffer intracranial hematomas during an on-the-job accident. Knowing how they occur can help you avoid them. Then, navigating through your complex workers’ compensation claim can be tricky! Especially, when deadlines are critical to your physical and financial wellbeing. However, you don’t have to do it alone. An experienced advocate can help you learn more and guide you in the right direction.
Workplace spinal cord injuries can happen in many different ways — and they can have varying levels of medical consequences. Such injuries often require hospitalization, surgery and rehabilitative care. You will also likely need an extended leave of absence. Which means you need disability pay until you can return to work. Before you try to negotiate a settlement for your injury, you need to think about what it will cost.
