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...
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2 ways catastrophic injuries affect your home
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...
The main risk when seeking compensation for devastating injuries
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...
What are construction’s fatal four?
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...
3 injuries you can sustain following a fall at work
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...
You can report workplace safety issues without facing retaliation
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...
4 ways you could hurt your brain on the job
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...
What are the common causes of lost fingers?
In virtually every vocation the hands and fingers play a pivotal role. In fact, these parts of the body are important for nearly every kind of daily activity. As a result, the consequences of injuries to the fingers can be devastating. The most serious type of finger...
When a workplace accident results in an amputation
An accident at your job can lead to an amputation which can significantly affect the direction and trajectory of your career. It may be physically impossible to discharge your usual duties after losing a limb, and you might require long-term medical care and some...
Common work-related burn injuries
Naturally, burns are most commonly associated with fires. However, there are a lot of different sources of heat and some burns don’t even arise from a direct heat source. The severity of burns can also vary depending on the circumstances. While some vocations involve...