Workplace safety should be a paramount concern for both employers and employees. Unfortunately, accidents happen, and in some unfortunate instances, workers may experience amputations as a result of workplace injuries. While there are countless resources available on...
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Workers’ Compensation
How long do workers’ compensation benefits last in California?
Workers' compensation benefits help financially support employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. The duration of these benefits can vary considerably, depending on several factors, such as the nature and severity of your injury or illness....
Understanding the complexity of truck accident injuries
A crash involving a large truck can cause catastrophic injuries – particularly for those in a smaller vehicle. Of course, truck drivers can also suffer serious injuries as well – especially if the truck turns over or they’re transporting flammable cargo. Serious...
What is phantom limb syndrome?
When someone suffers an amputation injury, which could happen during an accident at work, they may deal with something called phantom limb syndrome. This has been recorded in at least 80% of amputees, according to the National Library of Medicine, and reports even say...
Types of spinal cord injuries
Spinal cord injuries are life-changing events that can significantly impact an individual's mobility, sensation and quality of life. These injuries occur when there's damage to the spinal cord or the nerves at the end of the spinal canal. The aftermath of sustaining...
Why do people say not to sleep after a head injury?
You may have heard people say that, if someone else suffers from a head injury, it is important to keep them awake. If they fall asleep, they may end up in a coma, and they could even pass away. This used to be a very common way of viewing sleep after head injuries,...
Dealing with behavioral changes from a TBI
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) affect all aspects of a person’s life. While many people are aware of the physical damage wrought by these serious brain injuries, fewer are aware of the behavioral changes suffered by victims of TBI. Below is some information for TBI...
3 times you shouldn’t ignore your work-related back pain
Nearly everyone has had to occasionally nurse a sore back after putting in a long day at work. Unfortunately, many are so accustomed to their back pain that they learn to ignore it and never see a doctor. If you experience pain in your back after a workplace accident,...
Proposed law would help nurses obtain workers’ compensation
There’s no doubt that nurses and other front-line health care employees are at risk of suffering a wide variety of injuries and illnesses – both physical and emotional. This is just part of the reason why California, like states across the country, is suffering a...
Road construction workers face many daily hazards
Road construction is a hazardous industry that presents numerous risks to workers. Construction crews face unique dangers associated with both the nature of their work and their working environment. Understanding these risks is the first step toward preventing...