When you file a claim for workers' compensation benefits, you must meet certain criteria or else you will face a denial. Not every injury you have will qualify. There are two main criteria you will need to meet to have a qualifying injury or illness. Happened during...
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common work-related stress injury. Workers in manufacturing plants, offices, fisheries and butcher shops have some of the highest risks of developing carpal tunnel syndrome. Generally, carpal tunnel syndrome occurs due to a variety of...
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common injury for those with jobs requiring repetitive hand motions. It is a nerve condition where the arm’s median nerve is compressed, which may result from thickening of tendons or other surrounding tissue. If you believe your work...
Working in a restaurant may be your lifelong passion or something you do until you find another way to support yourself. Either way, you are not alone. In fact, there are more than 15 million restaurant workers in the United States. Unfortunately, though, going to...
Anyone who has suffered an injury at work needs to file a workers' compensation claim immediately. Doing so can help pay for future medical expenses and keep the person afloat when he or she may be unable to work. However, many employees are naturally hesitant about...
Workers’ compensation is a benefits system that covers more than just injuries that occur after a workplace accident or while performing work-sanctioned activities. In California, it also covers trauma that develops from repetitive actions and prolonged exposure...
Going to work should not become a life or death situation, but in the case of a construction site, accidents and mistakes leave many injured or worse. You need to protect yourself from suffering a work site accident.The government implemented workplace safety...
Your job may require you to perform the same function fairly regularly. Secretaries, stockbrokers and data processors all rely on typing to get valuable information across to others. This repetitive motion may cause serious and long-lasting health effects.Carpal...
Working on a farm is tough. The agriculture industry is integral to Modesto and surrounding areas. If you are a farm worker, you are doing a valuable service to the local community, state and nation. While agriculture is vital to our society, it can be a...
Workplace injuries happen all the time. In fact, there are 12,300 occupational injuries per day in the United States. It is clear that on-the-job injuries are too common. Understanding the most common worker accidents and their causes helps put...