Injuries sustained on the job can cause a variety of challenges. Workers can break a leg if they fall. They may develop soft tissue injuries that require weeks of rest. They may require medical care and either a leave of absence or light-duty job responsibilities...
A spinal cord injury can result in life-changing effects, especially when the damage interrupts communication between the brain and body. These injuries often result from traumatic events like workplace accidents, vehicle crashes or falls. Some symptoms appear...
Getting injured on a construction site can change your life overnight. If you have suffered a degloving injury, you already know it is not just about pain but how much you have lost. From limited hand use to deep emotional trauma, this kind of injury often ends a...
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is one of the most insidious consequences of car accidents. Unfortunately, it can easily go unnoticed in the immediate aftermath if accident survivors don’t seek immediate medical intervention. Unlike visible wounds, TBIs—especially mild...
There are many ways for professionals to sustain work injuries. Some of those risk factors are profession-specific. Factory workers may need to watch out for heavy machinery and be conscientious about chemical exposure. Retail workers have to worry about overexertion...
Applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can feel like a long, uncertain road. While you wait, you still need to survive—bills do not stop just because you filed a claim. So, it is natural to wonder if working part-time is a smart way to stay afloat or...
A bone fracture may seem like a short-term injury, but it can have lasting complications. While many people heal fully, others experience ongoing issues that affect their quality of life. Below are some of the long-term health implications associated with bone...
Paralysis is a life-changing injury that can occur after a serious road traffic accident. It happens when the body’s ability to control muscles is lost due to nerve damage. The type and location of the injury often determine how severe the paralysis is. Below are some...
Violence is a potential safety concern wherever people congregate. Employees are sometimes at risk of violence when they are on the job. They could experience conflict with a co-worker or worse, aggressive conduct from members of the general public. Service sector...
The forest products industry is a critical part of Idaho’s economy, and those employed as loggers are vital to that industry. Logging is, of course, extremely strenuous – and sometimes literally back-breaking work. It would be a reasonable assumption that someone who...