Oftentimes, when academic studies make headlines, they confirm truths that have been long suspected. This was certainly the case recently when a Statistics Netherlands study clearly linked the challenges with so-called “mental overload” with the prevalence of...
People fall at work for all kinds of reasons. Maybe you work at an elevation because your job involves washing windows or construction. Perhaps there is a steep staircase in your office building and you simply lost your balance one day. Workers can even get injured in...
People who suffer a traumatic brain injury at work will likely have a considerable road to recovery. Some may have an injury that doesn’t enable them to return to work at all. Others may be able to return to work eventually. Coming back to work after a brain injury...
In some situations, fault is one of the main factors being considered after an injury. For example, in a car accident, the at-fault driver is the one who is going to have to pay for medical bills and things of this nature. They’ll likely do it through their insurance...
The medical changes following a catastrophic injury like a spinal cord injury or brain injury are relatively predictable. People understand they will need to undergo emergency trauma care and will require rehabilitative support as well following a serious injury. They...
If you suffered a devastating injury at work, your life may never be the same. An amputation, spinal cord injury or traumatic brain injury could cause hundreds of thousands of dollars in immediate medical bills, followed by lingering care costs for the rest of your...
The construction industry is well known for being one of the most dangerous industries someone can work in, if not the most dangerous. If you strictly look at the total number of fatal accidents every year, it clearly stands out as the most dangerous. This is not...
Every workplace has its share of hazards. Most often, there is no forewarning or time to prepare for the workplace accidents like slips and falls. Still, even with the best safety measures in place, a slip-and-fall accident can still happen. And the resulting injuries...
There is a saying that people shouldn't kill the messenger, which is a way of addressing the negative reactions people often have when finding out about difficult situations. No one wants to deliver bad news to others because they fear the emotional reaction of the...
Most work injuries are minor. People fall and break a bone or twist their ankles. They may require temporary medical support and a few days off of the job, but overall the incident will have relatively minor impact on them and their employer. Other times, a worker's...
