Nurses are responsible for the care and comfort of the sick and injured. So what happens when a caretaker becomes hurt or ill as a result of the job? Workers' compensation law covers those in the healthcare field who find themselves needing medical attention. Some...
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Why should you take repetitive strain injuries seriously?
Virginia residents like you work hard at your job every day. You take every precaution you can to stay safe while at work. Your workplace also has precautionary and safety measures in place to keep its workers safe. But did you know that one of the most common forms...
Can I sue my employer for my injuries?
Sustaining an injury on the job and being unable to work as a result is many people’s worst nightmare. Fortunately, the Virginia workers’ compensation system entitles you to approximately 66% of your regular wages if you suffer an injury on the job. However, many...
Health care workers often need workers’ compensation benefits
The health care sector is one of the largest industries in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that more than 18 million people work in this field, and this group is among those workers most likely to suffer nonfatal on-the-job...
Injury risk in the construction industry
When you think about industries that are at a high risk for employee injuries or illnesses, the construction industry may be one of the first that comes to mind. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 200,000 construction workers sustained...
How workplace wounds may slow your return to work
From papercuts in an office to nails on a construction site, there are many ways for workers to sustain injuries to their skin while in the workplace. Sometimes skin wounds like abrasions or lacerations do not require more than a simple bandage and sometimes they...
The Smart Way to Encourage a Safe Workplace
All of us go to work hoping to perform our jobs safely without being at risk for accidents, illnesses, or public safety hazards. Just as employees hope to stay safe at work good employers are also taking steps to keep their employees safe because they know that...
Manufacturing: the second most dangerous industry
If someone asked you to think of dangerous jobs, what would you think of? Professional race car drivers? Search and rescue responders? Construction workers? You may be surprised to know that, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers in the...
How to protect your right to workers compensation benefits
If you work in Virginia and experience a compensable work-related injury or illness you may be entitled to workers compensation benefits under the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act. These benefits can assist with medical expenses and wage loss. However, an injured...
Are you a healthcare worker? Keeping all of us healthy may be putting your health at risk.
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration estimates that as many as 20% of nurses who leave positions involving direct patient care do so because of the associated health risks like musculoskeletal disorders. From long hours walking, bending and standing...