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Workers hardly anticipate getting hurt when performing their tasks, adhering to company rules, and navigating their workplace. Regardless, accidents do happen. Knowing what to do after suffering a work-related injury can enable workers to pursue their compensation faster than they would if they were clueless about the process. It all begins with reporting the injury. […]

Workplace injuries happen every other day. Workers in all industries and occupations are exposed to various risks, from broken bones to back pain. These risks leave millions of workers unable to work either short-term or long-term. According to the U.S Department of Labor, approximately 2.8 million non-fatal injuries and illnesses have occurred across all industries

As an employer, workers’ compensation insurance is in your own and your employees’ best interests. It covers their medical care, lost wages and disability, and even re-employment assistance if needed if they get hurt on the job. But did you know that workers’ compensation was designed to protect employers too? There were times when workers

Regardless of how a safe job site looks, accidents always happen. A truck driver can dislocate his shoulder when carrying a heavy load, or a nurse could hurt their back when lifting patients. It’s not uncommon to see a construction worker injured or killed by falling materials. Realistically speaking, every workplace puts employees at risk

If you suffered an injury at work, you would be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits for medical costs and lost income. But while most injuries sustained on the job are automatically covered, there are some exceptions. So, what types of injuries and illnesses are covered by workers’ compensation? This article will list the types of