Doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers are important pillars of society, helping to ensure the well-being and recovery of patients. Unfortunately, their demanding work environments put them at risk of various injuries. Injuries facing healthcare workers may...
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Hospitals too often fail to keep workers safe
Hospitals are supposed to be places of healing and safety – but hospitals are actually highly dangerous places to work. Hospital employees are exposed to all kinds of dangers, from infectious diseases to violent attacks. Are hospitals doing everything they can to...
Common injury risks for EMTs
Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) help save thousands of lives every day in the U.S. Meanwhile, they put their own lives on the line to do their jobs. EMTs themselves can be injured in the line of duty. What are some of the most common injury risks that EMTs face?...
What if an employer claims a worker’s injury occurred elsewhere?
Employees with a job-related health issue can usually count on California workers' compensation to address some of their related needs. The law extends numerous forms of protection to those injured while performing a job. California employers must provide workers'...
Why the location of a spinal cord injury matters
When someone suffers from a spinal cord injury, it’s very serious. They need immediate medical care. Even if it’s minor, they need to talk to a medical professional. There’s always a chance that the injury could be incredibly serious, even if it doesn’t seem that way...
Why every construction worker needs a hard hat
The construction industry provides a significant source of employment in Virginia. Construction work is constant and the pay is relatively good. That being said, the construction industry is one of the most hazardous for workers. Every year, thousands of construction...
What are the leading causes of back injuries among nurses?
A nursing career can be rewarding in a variety of ways. Caring for and attending to human beings in their hour of need and seeing them get back on their feet can be quite fulfilling. But, just like other professionals, nurses contend with a range of work-related...
Seeking workers’ comp for harm sustained remotely
Now that remote work is commonplace, the lines between the traditional workplace and home have blurred, raising new questions about workers' compensation benefits. In California, as in many other states, workers' compensation laws are evolving to address injuries...
3 ways workers’ comp can help those with repetitive motion injuries
Repetitive motion injuries are among the most common workplace injuries reported. People in even reasonably safe professions, like office workers, could end up struggling with a repetitive motion injury. The human body can't operate like a machine. Joints, muscles and...
Major changes may happen after a TBI
A traumatic brain injury is a very serious condition that can have some immediate symptoms. You may lose consciousness, have difficulty with sensitivity to light or sound, or experience mental confusion. While many of these symptoms will fade or heal over time, it’s...