Being overworked and under-rested is the norm in the United States. Most of us have difficulty disconnecting from our jobs. Some of us need to work several jobs just to make ends meet, which greatly reduces any rest and relaxation time we might otherwise enjoy. If...
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Get the workers’ comp benefits you deserve
Whether it is obvious or not, there are dangers in all work environments. This could range from carpal tunnel due to typing at a compute for long periods of time to heavy machinery injuries due to equipment malfunctioning. Regardless is the accident was caused by...
OSHA’s Safety Stand-Down highlights dangers of falling
Every year since 2012, OSHA announces its National Safety Stand-down week. This event, celebrated nationally, raises awareness of falls in the construction industry. Of the 971 construction fatalities in 2017, 366 were preventable falls. OSHA efforts include educating...
Production facilities that lack lockout devices lack protection
There are plenty of dangerous machines at factories and production facilities. All it takes is one wrong move for a worker to get stuck and lose a limb or even their life. Thankfully, safety measures have been taken over the years to ensure that workers have plenty of...
Overexertion tops list of most expensive work injuries
According to a recent report compiled by referring to government statistics and other academic resources, injuries related to overexertion when lifting or otherwise manipulating heavy objects are the most expensive type of work-related injury. The report attributed...
Working while receiving SSD benefits
There are many events that can completely change a person's life. Suffering a disabling injury or condition is on of them. Whether it was a sudden onset or progressed over time, living with a disability can present some challenges. This is especially true for those...
Helping you recover the workers’ comp you are entitled to
No one expects to suffer an injury in the workplace. Individuals in Mississippi and elsewhere can work for an employer for decades without any concerns or issues; however, a sudden incident could leave an employee severely injured and unable to work while he or she...
Repetitive stress injuries and workers’ compensation
Workers in Mississippi and elsewhere understand that the work environment requires him or her to carry out certain tasks. For some, these tasks are rather repetitive. While this is not uncommon, it could be the underlying cause for a worker dealing with a workplace...
Sedentary work and appealing SSD benefits claim
Living with a disability can be challenging. It can cause one to no longer live life as they once did. Whether this is only temporarily or permanently, this can cause one to question what they can do to address any financial concerns because of this. Being unable to...
What is covered by workers’ comp?
No one goes to work thinking that they will suffer injuries in an accident; however, these incidents do occur. When an employee is injured, this can become troublesome, as it can impact his or ability to attend work. In order to address such instances where a worker...