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Warehouse jobs are notorious for being a high-risk and highly physically demanding positions. Even one injury on the job here could affect a person's earning potential. To combat these risks, it is important to know what the main sources of dangers are, so as to act...
It depends. This topic has been the subject of discussion and debate by the government and private businesses. On the one hand, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 covers federal workers who have had COVID-19. For private businesses it depends on your state. The...
Submitting a workers' compensation claim only to receive correspondence notifying you of your employer's decision to deny you coverage can infuriate you. While they should include a reason for their decision, you might feel frustrated and hopeless. When you understand...
More people are working from home these days, and many say they work just as hard from a kitchen table as they did from an office cubicle. However, among the differences related to becoming a remote employee is the question of illness or injury. Do you have workers’...
A variety of scenarios may lead you to experience a car accident. If your insurer finds you not at fault, you may file a personal injury claim to help recoup damages. However, the crash may also fall under workers' compensation. While a car crash usually does not lend...
When you experience an injury at work in California, you probably have a lot to figure out. You may need supplemental income. You could require ongoing medical treatment. Filing a workers' compensation claim may not feel like a priority, but procrastinating could have...
If you work on a construction crew, you have probably been in and around many trenches during your career. These trenches are often vital for construction, as they allow workers to build foundations, run wires and pipes, access subterranean structures and accomplish...
A work injury that results in chronic pain, loss of wages and mounting medical bills is certainly a catastrophe to the worker who is suffering, and their family. No one can deny the devastating effect any work injury can have. However, not every injury meets the legal...
Temporary disability, or TD, benefits refer to a type of workers’ compensation that you may receive if your work-related injury renders you unable to work in your usual capacity. Because the purpose of TD payments is to make up for lost wages, you will receive them in...
After enduring a workplace accident, you learned you must undergo an amputation. What options should you explore with your medical team? Johns Hopkins Medicine breaks down various surgical options for amputation. Understand your choices, so you may build a stronger...
