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
This article will discuss some of the most common injuries in poultry processing plants and what workers can do to prevent them. When you think of poultry processing plants, the first thing that comes to mind may naturally be images of chickens and turkeys being processed. However, for many workers in poultry processing plants, it … Read more
Here’s what you should know about eye injuries and pursuing workers’ compensation for eye injuries that result in blindness. An injury to your optic nerves, brain, or any part of your eyes can cause blindness. Here’s what you should know about eye injuries and pursuing workers’ compensation for eye injuries that result in blindness. Causes … Read more
Grinding wheel accidents cause serious workplace injuries. A grinding wheel is a wheel composed of abrasive particles that are bonded together. The ones with CBN or diamond grains are known as a superabrasive. Grinding wheels with silicon carbide, aluminum oxide or ceramic grains are referred to as a conventional abrasive. Grinding wheels are used for … Read more
Most repetitive stress injuries caused by prolonged and constant computer usage such as back problems are covered by workers compensation. Computers are an indispensable part of any modern workplace. Computers have made workplaces more efficient than ever, however, it has also started a troubling trend. Years of working at a computer have led to debilitating … Read more
If you have suffered an eye injury on the job, we will help you understand your legal rights and options. Eye injuries not only threaten a worker’s vision, but also his/her ability to earn a living and enjoy life. So, a worker who suffers a work related injury in the workplace deserves workers compensation benefits. … Read more