When your job requires you to use the same motions repeatedly, it can take a toll on your body. Carpal tunnel syndrome, bursitis, tendonitis, and tennis elbow are all examples of repetitive strain injuries. They manifest in your neck, shoulders, back, wrists, knees, feet and hands, depending on the kind of work you perform. Repetitive […]
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Every year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) compiles a number of work-related statistics, including fatal workplace injuries. The 2019 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) has revealed that there were 5,333 fatal workplace injuries in 2019, a two percent increase from 2018. That translates to one worker dying every 99 minutes in 2019. These
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When you work in construction, you spend a lot of time around heavy equipment. Between dangerous tools, machinery and climbing over scaffolding, there’s plenty of accident potential. In most professions, getting injured on the job means you’re generally limited to workers’ compensation. In some cases, however, you may be entitled to sue your employer or
Nobody wants to think about getting hurt on the job or what steps must be taken after a serious workplace accident. Yet various kinds of accidents can happen at work, and it is critical to understand how the Ohio workers’ compensation claims process works. The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) manages workers’ compensation claims,
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Did you get hurt on the job recently? If your injury was serious enough that you have not been able to return to work, or you have required significant medical care and expect your disability to continue, you should be learning about filing a workers’ compensation claim as soon as possible. You will need to
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