Protecting Injured Workers
And Their Families For The Short And Long Term
Aching wrists, throbbing shoulders or stiff neck aren't just annoyances. For many workers, they are signs of repetitive stress injuries that can derail careers and disrupt lives. Whether you're typing at a desk, lifting boxes in a warehouse or operating machinery on a...
Returning to work after an injury can be incredibly daunting, especially when you are also dealing with chronic pain. The journey back to your professional life requires careful planning and support from various parties. This process can feel overwhelming as you must...
Factory workers are particularly prone to workplace injuries that can lead to chronic pain due to the nature of their work. More often than not, the injuries they sustain in the workplace bring persistent and long-lasting pain that goes beyond the immediate aftermath...
You go to work every day and focus all your attention on accomplishing your tasks carefully and efficiently. Because you are cautious, you do everything you can to avoid accidents and injuries from happening. However, accidents are not the only reason behind...
Outdoor work environments can pose unique risks, varying depending on the season. Workers in construction, agriculture, landscaping and other outdoor industries should know about these potential hazards and how to protect themselves. The impact of weather conditions...
Your job is pretty much your livelihood. You love it so much. And when a work-related injury or illness makes it challenging or even impossible to continue doing what you love, life can become unbearable. Of all non-fatal work-related injuries, an amputation can be...
The death of a parent or spouse is a devastating and emotionally draining experience for the surviving family members. Life may no longer be the same, more so if the deceased were the family’s breadwinner. Your family may be staring at financial instability, but with...
Nearly every occupation carries different risks to workers. Employees can suffer on-the-job injuries resulting from falls, vehicle collisions, muscle strain, repetitive stress and toxic exposure. While different occupations might face different toxic materials, there...
A U.S. district judge says Tyson Foods is not immune from lawsuits for following federal guidelines to keep its meatpacking plants open during the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision allows a lawsuit filed by the family of Isidro Fernandez to proceed. Fernandez, who...
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has many executive orders in place regarding COVID-19. One requires that all businesses establish a COVID-19 Preparedness Plan (C19PP). While some executive orders may be hard or impossible to enforce, the state expects all businesses to...
