Helping Injured Workers Since 1981
Most work injuries result only in a partial day's absence. But more serious injuries can require a lengthier recovery period. For example, someone who performs a physical job and breaks a bone may need to remain away from work or on limited duty for weeks until the...
When people think about oil and gas production, Ohio is usually not the state they picture. Texas is the state with the strongest association with the oil and gas industries, although some people may also think of Alaska and Oklahoma. Despite people's preconceived...
Some employees have very thorough benefits packages that provide them with private disability insurance. They can rely on that coverage if they are unable to work due to a medical issue. However, not all workers have private insurance coverage to protect them after...
When workers are injured on the job, they need to get prompt medical care. This is especially true for things like traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), spinal injuries, internal injuries and the like. It is often difficult for workers to know how severely injured they are...
Truck driving is a relatively stable blue-collar profession that requires minimal specialized education and training while providing competitive compensation. Truck drivers recognize that they assume some degree of risk simply by showing up to work because of the...
There are many ways that nurses can be injured on the job, most of which are purely accidental. A nurse could suffer from a needle stick, for instance, or get hurt in a slip-and-fall accident. Many nurses are hurt when they attempt to lift heavy patients and suffer...
People in any line of work could find themselves in need of workers' compensation benefits, even if their job isn't traditionally considered dangerous. Every career comes with certain risks for professionals. Manufacturing workers could get hurt by equipment or...
When you file a claim for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, you’ll be asked to list your disabling conditions or conditions – and this is where a lot of people make a big mistake. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has a very restrictive definition of...
In many professions, working on ladders is unavoidable, especially during the summer months. Those who use ladders consistently could be house painters, roofers, construction workers and window washers. They could be building and ground maintenance crews. Ladders are...
Work injuries can be costly for both a worker and their employer. Injured workers may miss multiple days of work, which may mean that they lose out on income. They will also probably incur medical expenses that they need to cover. The business will be short a worker...