Workplace accidents in some industries can result in catastrophic injuries such as amputation, TBI and paralysis. Often, the outcome of such severe and unexpected disabilities results in lifelong challenges. In many cases, victims of paralysis cannot return to their...
When people perform repetitive motions for their jobs, their bodies may sustain damage over time. One of the conditions people might incur is bursitis. Muscles, tendons and bones around a joint receive cushioning from bursae, small sacs that contain fluid. According...
Repetitive stress injuries can prevent you from working as effectively and cause chronic pain if not addressed in a timely manner. Making your office at work more ergonomic can increase your comfort and lessen your risks of suffering work-related injuries. Achieving...
If you suffer a work-related injury, you may qualify to receive workers’ compensation benefits. As part of that process, a doctor will determine whether your injury is an impairment or a disability. What does this mean to you? About the ratings According to the...
After getting involved in a workplace accident, you may find yourself struggling in the aftermath. This is particularly true if you suffered from a traumatic brain injury (TBI). These injuries often leave physical, mental and emotional scars. They can also create...
You sustained an injury on the clock not too long ago. Thankfully, your employer has workers' compensation, but that does not mean your boss and the HR department addressed your injury the right way. The Society for Human Resource Management breaks down the proper...
Work-related spinal cord injuries may impact all areas of your life, from your ability to earn a living to your ability to move about without assistance. In addition to the physical toll spinal cord injuries take, they take a substantial financial one, too, with the...
Many people often misunderstand how workers' compensation works. While the state has some involvement in the system, it really is private. Workers' compensation is insurance your employer purchases. The state only regulates who must carry the insurance, much as it...
Arizona workers frequently perform tasks that put them at risk for manual material handling injuries. These injuries may cause pain, lost wages and sometimes permanent disability. Although industrial and construction workplaces report the highest number of injuries,...
You may find that working in an Arizona hospital, nursing home or doctor’s office is rewarding. You may also find that aches, pains and ailments come with the territory. As a nurse, nurse’s assistant, a hospital porter or someone who holds a similar health care role,...
