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  • What Hazards to Workers Face on Loading Docks?

    May 10, 2022

    Loading docks are dangerous places to work. Warehouses, industrial buildings, retail businesses, and factories all use loading docks to load and unload cargo on tractor-trailers for transportation. Loading docks are typically congested areas with machinery, equipment, heavy loads, and workers constantly moving about, creating an environment where serious workplace injuries can occur. According to the […]

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  • Is Depression Commonly Seen in Injured Workers?

    April 29, 2022

    A catastrophic injury could bring physical suffering, serious depression, or other mental injuries. Depression is often life-changing, and its effects can be devastating. It is not uncommon for people who experience a workplace injury to refrain from looking into Workers’ Compensation for a mental health condition. Getting back to work is usually the priority. Moreover, […]

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  • What Are Common Work-Related Back Injuries?

    April 15, 2022

    Back injuries are one of the most common types of workplace injuries. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), over 38 percent of all work-related musculoskeletal disorders involve injuries to the back and spine. Back and spinal trauma during a workplace accident can result in serious injuries, including paralysis, chronic pain, and nerve damage, […]

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  • Is Post-Concussion Syndrome Covered Under Workers’ Compensation?

    April 04, 2022

    Head injuries are one of the most serious and life-threatening workplace injuries. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 10 percent of all workplace injuries in the United States each year are head injuries, resulting in concussion or traumatic brain injury (TBI). Any kind of head injury can result in lasting conditions affecting one’s […]

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  • Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Off-the-Clock Injuries?

    March 28, 2022

    When an employee is injured on the job, Workers’ Compensation benefits cover the costs associated with the injury, including medical bills, lost wages, and disability benefits if the injury prevents the employee from being able to return to work for an extended period of time or permanently. If the injury is fatal, Workers’ Compensation provides […]

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  • Why Is it Important to Observe National Ladder Safety Month?

    March 14, 2022

    Falls from ladders are among the most common types of workplace accidents and can result in very serious injuries. Construction workers are particularly vulnerable to falls from ladders because they use this piece of equipment so frequently. Unfortunately, if a construction worker or any other employee suffers a serious injury after falling from a ladder, […]

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  • What Are the Most Common Burn Injuries on Construction Sites?

    February 28, 2022

    Construction workers are exposed to a wide range of hazards, from being struck by falling objects, scaffolding accidents, electrical hazards, to collapsing trenches. All of these workplace accidents can cause serious, even fatal injuries, particularly if the necessary safety protocols were not in place. Depending on the type of work that you are doing, the […]

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  • Are Amazon Warehouse Workers at an Increased Risk for Injury?

    February 18, 2022

    Millions of consumers love Amazon for its free shipping, many items, and quick delivery. However, according to a number of reports, Amazon is one of the most dangerous places to work. Specifically, employees who work in the Amazon warehouses and distribution centers are injured at an alarming rate. Workplace Injuries among Amazon workers range from […]

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  • How Can Protective Footwear Prevent Workplace Injuries?

    February 09, 2022

    Personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential to keeping workers safe and protected from a range of workplace hazards, like falling objects, burns, falls from heights, and workplace accidents involving heavy machinery. Depending on your specific job responsibilities, there may be a range of PPE that you are required to use in order to do your […]

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  • How Can I Prove My Injury Is Work-Related?

    January 19, 2022

    The main requirement to be eligible for Workers’ Compensation benefits is to prove your injury is work-related. In most cases, injured workers do not need to prove the legitimacy of whether their injuries are work-related. However, there are some exceptions, and employers or their insurance companies may challenge whether employees actually sustained their injuries at […]

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