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...
People who are involved in an accident, such as a motor vehicle crash, may suffer from a traumatic amputation. These are serious injuries that have the potential for changing the way you live your life. There are several things to think about when you suffer a...
People who are involved in motor vehicle crashes, slips and falls or workplace accidents can suffer from many different types of injuries. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are a type of catastrophic injury that can occur in each of those situations. Many variables...
Workplace accidents that lead to burn injuries can have both a short-term and long-term impact. Burn injuries can lead to extensive pain and suffering, along with the need for emergency medical treatment. They also take a long time to heal, so they could lead to...
Electrocution in the workplace is a serious concern. This type of workplace accident can cause severe burns to the skin or internal organs, paralysis, neurological damage or even death. Below are two types of workers who are likely to be at risk of electrocution:...
A spinal cord injury can be very serious and may have life-altering ramifications. Workers who get injured need to know that there are many long-term costs associated with this type of injury, not just short-term issues like lost wages or medical bills. For example,...
Nearly everyone has experienced an electrical shock. It is uncomfortable and alarming but usually causes no lasting effects. An electrocution is much more severe. It can cause immediate injuries, impact your work ability and pose the risk of long-term medical issues....
Most people are generally aware that construction work is one of the most high-risk professions. Construction workers are regularly exposed to various hazards ranging from operating heavy machinery to operating at high elevations. Accidents at a construction site can...
Construction workers often get injured in falls. To some degree, this is an inherent risk that they face in their industry. Anyone who has to work at heights or on ladders has some risk of falling and suffering serious injuries – such as spinal cord injuries, broken...
Worker’s compensation benefits are intended to be a “no-fault” system that keeps injured workers and their employers from squaring off in court over every claim. On the plus side of the equation, that typically means that injured workers get access to the benefits...