Repetitive motion injuries affect thousands of workers each year. Learn how these gradual injuries develop, why they’re often missed, and steps to protect yourself and your rights. Repetitive motion injuries, also known as repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) or cumulative trauma disorders, represent a significant but often overlooked threat to worker health and safety. Unlike sudden … Read more
Work-Related Upper Limb Disorder (WRULD) is caused by repetitive tasks and poor posture, affecting arms and neck, crucial for workplace health. Work-related upper limb disorder (WRULD) encompasses a variety of conditions that affect the arms, from fingers to shoulders, and can extend to the neck. It is primarily caused by repetitive work, awkward postures, and … Read more
Explore common injuries covered by Missouri Workers’ Comp and understand your right to get the support you need after a workplace injury. Workers’ compensation in Missouri is designed to provide relief and support to employees who have suffered work-related injuries. This system ensures that workers receive medical care and financial assistance during recovery. The Law … Read more
If you’ve experienced a work-related elbow injury, an experienced workers’ compensation attorney can help protect your right to compensation. The introduction of Artificial Intelligence, robotics, the Internet of Things, and other technologies marks a major milestone in humanity’s industrial revolution. These technologies are more efficient, reducing workloads and reliance on manual labor. However, despite the … Read more
Repetitive strain injuries and posture-related injuries affect millions of US workers annually. Regular breaks and ergonomic equipment can help prevent them. Every year, a staggering 1.8 million workers in the US suffer from repetitive strain injuries, or RSIs, which occur when muscles, tendons, and ligaments experience the same type of strain and stress over a prolonged period. … Read more
OSHA defines Occupational Hazards as “a danger or condition in the work environment that can result in injury, illness, or death.” Work environments are different. From the setting and job description to company culture – each place of employment has its unique set of challenges. And it’s not just the challenges that are different, but … Read more