Repetitive stress injuries are a common reason for work comp claims. When we think of work-related injuries, we often think of serious injuries such as slips and falls, machinery-related accidents, or injuries due to a hazardous work environment. Not much attention is paid to repetitive stress injuries, although they are one of the most common reasons for … Read more
If you have suffered a stress fracture injury at work, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Stress fractures are very small cracks in a bone caused by repetitive force, such as repeatedly jumping up and down or running long distances. If you have suffered a stress fracture injury at work, you may be … Read more
Opioids are often used as prescription drugs for treating long-term chronic pain in injured workers. Studies have shown that prolonged usage and high doses of opioids can lead to addiction and cause other problems such as decreased ability to work, increase in disability for which the opioid was prescribed, and may even cause death in certain … Read more
Even a moderate neurological disorder can make it difficult for a worker to perform job tasks. Workers can develop neurological disorders as a result of a workplace accident or due to repetitive use of a particular muscle group. Unfortunately, even a moderate neurological disorder can make it difficult for a worker to perform job tasks. Serious disorders … Read more
In the U.S., heart disorders are responsible for more deaths than any other disease. Exposure to certain environmental conditions can cause or aggravate heart disease. Whether or not you qualify for workers’ compensation benefits for a heart disorder can be a complicated matter. It is often difficult to prove that a heart disorder is a result of workplace conditions. In … Read more
Roofing workers need to be extremely cautious during the sweltering heat of summer months. Roofing is not an easy or pleasant job on any day and during the summer months it becomes even more difficult. It been compared to working in a blast furnace. The biggest threat is that of heat-related injuries; however, there are other hazards … Read more