People who work in virtually all capacities in the medical profession can be at risk of injury and illness. From needle sticks to injuries from lifting patients to dealing with violent patients and family members and much more, health care professionals face unique...
Social media is a fun way to connect with family and friends, share funny pictures and memes and relax after a long day at work. While you may enjoy sharing about your life on social media, avoiding social media may be best if you are injured at work and have filed a...
After you sustain a workplace injury, you naturally want to get back to work as soon as possible – but not every injury heals the way that people hope. There’s a possibility that you may be left with permanent injuries that won’t heal. Once you’ve reached the point of...
Hand injuries can happen for any number of reasons, but they are devastating when they do. If you suffer a hand injury at work, whether it’s slamming it in a drawer or door, overusing it or falling and breaking bones, you could be dealing with pain and dysfunction for...
Slips, trips, and falls are common causes of injuries in the healthcare industry. They can occur anywhere – in hospitals, nursing homes, doctor's offices, and other medical facilities. Why do these accidents happen, how can they be prevented, and what should you do...
When discussing workplace injuries, it’s easy to focus solely on manual workers. While it is true that manual workers face a heightened risk of being injured, this doesn’t mean that office workers should be left out of the conversation completely. There are many...
If you are injured on the job, you expect to receive workers’ compensation benefits that cover your medical expenses, lost wages and other accident-related losses. However, in some situations, your claim may be denied. While this can be overwhelming and stressful, you...
Back and neck injuries at work are some of the most debilitating. For a nurse, suffering from a neck injury may mean having to take a long time off to get surgery or go through physical therapy. For some, it may mean the end of a career. Often, nurses end up with neck...
When you take up a career in the healthcare industry, you do so because you are passionate about helping people in their low moments. But just as with any occupation, healthcare workers like nurses face a wide range of risks and hazards while at work. Nurses who...
It’s not every day that you get injured in your workplace, so you might not know how to proceed if this occurs. Whether you slipped and fell, burned yourself or pulled a muscle, your injury could stop you from working temporarily or even permanently. You might be...