Taking the right steps after a work injury can help reduce stress, improve your chances of recovery, and return to normal faster.
Here are the five steps you should take after a work injury.
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Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid After a Work Injury
Work injuries are overwhelming and emotional. People often wonder, “How will I pay my bills? When will I get back to work? Will my life change?” Remember, you are not alone, and you will get through this.
See five common mistakes you should avoid after a work injury.
An Injured Employee’s Guide to Workers’ Compensation Terminology
With any legal interaction comes jargon that can feel overwhelming and confusing. Sometimes, legal jargon deters an injured worker from filing a workers’ compensation claim. Understanding key workers’ compensation terminology can help you make more informed decisions.
Top 11 Most Common Workers’ Compensation Myths
While most people have heard of workers’ compensation, many frequently misunderstand it. In this article, we’ll break down some of the most common workers’ compensation myths from a lawyer’s perspective.
Navigating Workers’ Compensation: Quadriplegia vs. Paraplegia
Whether you’re navigating the challenges of paralysis or looking for legal recourse, understanding the difference between quadriplegia and paraplegia and their relationship to workers’ compensation is critical to rebuilding your life.
Learn the difference between quadriplegia and paraplegia, their causes, side effects, treatments, and how workers’ compensation lawyers can help you get the support you need.
Navigating Paraplegia After a Workplace Injury
Workplace injuries can be life-changing, and one of the most devastating consequences an individual can face is paralysis, specifically paraplegia. Paraplegia is when a person loses the ability to voluntarily move the lower parts of their body, often resulting from severe spinal cord injuries. Learn about your legal options after a workplace injury and paralysis, and find out how our experienced attorneys can help.
Five Common Reasons Why Workers’ Compensation is Denied
An injury at the workplace can leave you unable to work for days, weeks, or even months after the accident. Fortunately, certain protections, including workers’ compensation benefits, are established just for situations like these. Workers’ compensation covers the medical costs of your injury, lost wages, and lost earning capacity. However, it isn’t as simple as filing a claim to receive these benefits. When filing a workers’ compensation claim, you must meet and prove specific requirements before receiving any benefits.
Spinal Cord Injuries in the Workplace: Seeking Justice and Compensation
A workplace should be a safe environment for you to do your job without fear of suffering an injury. Unfortunately, accidents do occur, sometimes resulting in life-altering consequences. One of the most impactful injuries is spinal cord injuries. Spinal cord injuries...
Common Causes of Slip and Falls
Slip and fall incidents are common, and they happen in many different scenarios. If you slipped and fell at work, you may be entitled to compensation. Discover the most common causes of slip and fall accidents. What are Slip and Falls? Slip and fall accidents are a...
Fatal construction accidents are the highest since 2011
It's a sad truth that construction is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. In 2019, the construction industry experienced by far the most work-related deaths with 1,061 -- the highest number since 2011 and a 5 percent jump compared with 2018. Every day, an...