Eye strain can become so severe that an employee can suffer permanent eye damage resulting in costly medical treatment. As the world becomes more and more advanced technologically, there is one issue that becomes more prevalent: vision damage. Problems with your eyes used to be something you were born with or something you expect to … Read more
Cumulative Trauma Disorder (CTD) is a type of injury that occurs when repetitive motions or exposure to vibrations or force over time cause damage to the body. What Exactly is Cumulative Trauma Disorder? Cumulative Trauma Disorder (CTD), commonly referred to as repetitive stress injury (RSI), repetitive motion injury (RMI), or repetitive motion disorder (RMD), is … Read more
If you have been injured on the job, the last thing you probably want to be doing is dealing with filing workers comp paperwork. If you’ve been injured on the job, you may be tempted to handle the workers’ compensation paperwork on your own. After all, it can seem like a simple process: fill out … Read more
Given the potential severity of slip and fall accidents, it’s important to take steps to prevent them. One of the best ways to do this is to choose the right shoes. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, slips, trips and falls are among the most common causes of workplace injuries. In fact, they … Read more
Work-related wrist injuries are often the result of repetitive motion, such as typing. At some point in your career, you’ve probably had to do some typing as part of your job. And while typing itself is not necessarily a hazardous activity, repetitive motions, sitting in the same position for too long, or using a laptop … Read more
A workers’ comp hearing is where injured workers and insurance companies dispute benefit amounts before a judge. It arises from claim denials or disputes. Most of the time, injured workers can settle with their employer’s workers’ compensation insurance without having to take their claim to a hearing. However, there are some situations where a hearing … Read more