An at-work injury that robs you of your sight is life-changing. Not only will it likely end your career, but it also will completely change your day-to-day life. The Cleveland Clinic explains you will need to make adjustments in how you do everything from getting...
Career-ending Injuries
How can a back injury keep you out of work?
Back injuries are a common reason employees miss work days, not only in the U.S. but also across the world. Despite this, many people still underestimate the impact of such an injury. In reality, one ill-timed injury to the back can result in the victim permanently...
What career-ending injuries could impact a surgeon?
Career-ending injuries can differ between industries and professions. What may sideline one person might only be an inconvenience for another person. Surgeons must be in good physical condition due to the demands of their job. Having steady hands and good manual...
Providing for yourself after a career ending injury
Suffering an injury that has put an end to your career can make you afraid for the future. The loss of your income means you have critical choices to make in order to maintain expenses like payments on your home, insurance and common household costs. Fortunately,...
Occupational hearing loss could end a career
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates about 22 million employees work in environments with harmful noise levels. As noted by the Cleveland Clinic, jobs with constant loud sounds may leave an individual with permanent hearing loss. Devastating...
Will an ankle injury end your career?
The severity of an injury you sustain might be among those considered "career-ending injuries." In California, you have a right to file a lawsuit if you sustain an injury because of someone else's fault and are prevented from working over the short or long term....
What are career-ending injuries in California?
Athletes are always at risk for injuries, especially those who compete in contact sports. Athletes can sustain an injury that leads to them being unable to play their sport again, so they may want to file a claim against the party responsible for the incident. What is...
How can you return to work after an on-the-job injury?
Suffering an injury while working can be severely disruptive to your life. If the injury is bad enough to require you to file a workers' compensation claim, you might miss a significant amount of time from your job while you recover. You may have questions about your...
How to rebuild after a career-ending injury
California workers are injured on the job every day. While some may experience temporary injuries, others may experience career-ending ones. Knowing how to jump into a new career will help to ensure a smoother rebuilding of your lifestyle. Decide on a new career After...
What are the types of career-ending injuries?
Most workplace accidents in California are minor. Some accidents are more serious, but they might require the employee to take a few weeks off and collect workers' compensation. However, some injuries are so serious that they can end your entire career. If you end up...