Shoulders are very important to our daily functioning, and when they hurt, our quality of life becomes significantly impaired. Sometimes, if you broke your arm or tore your shoulder tissues very badly, the only way to relieve the pain and regain smoothness of motion...
When it comes to seeking worker’s compensation and the worker’s compensation lawyers to represent them, most workers tend to think that these are only for the realm of construction workers or factory workers that work hard at jobs that can be strenuous or occasionally...
When it comes to filing for worker’s compensation, one of the most frustrating things that can happen is that your claim is denied. Often you aren’t given a reason why, which makes matters even more irritating. If you filed for worker’s compensation and the claim was...
If you have been hurt at work, then you are not only entitled to compensation for those injuries, but the time off you need in order to heal and rehabilitate. However, many workers are often afraid to report their work injuries and take worker’s compensation because...
For people who struggle with carpal tunnel syndrome, even doing the simplest everyday tasks, such as buttoning a shirt, can be challenging. Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition that affects nerves in the hand in which the median nerve becomes squeezed when...
One of the worst types of injuries that can occur at work is a shoulder injury. These types of injuries range from minor should strains and dislocated frozen shoulders to even mobility impairment. When employees hurt their shoulders at work, their performance can...
For many, depression is a touchy topic. While some believe you can just “get over it,” others firmly believe that is a medical condition that should enable them to a number of benefits. However, no matter what side you stand on, does depression make you eligible for...
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is defined as a mental health condition that is triggered by a traumatic event after witnessing or experiencing it. The onset of PTSD and other psychological injuries can be unpredictable. It can manifest a traumatic event or...
As overall drug use in the American workforce increases to ten-year highs, employers are looking to drug testing with greater frequency. Opioid use and the opioid epidemic is one of the employer concerns that leads to more employer drug testing. Sometimes, employers...
One estimate suggests that by 2020, 43 percent of the American workforce will consist of independent contractors. Sometimes, workers suffer injuries only to find that they do not have coverage under the state’s workers compensation system. Coverage often hinges on...
