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Going through a divorce while receiving workers compensation benefits after a work injury can be very stressful. A workplace injury can have serious consequences on someone’s life. Sometimes, the repercussions can be so severe that the victim has to also deal with relationships damaged beyond repair. Many cases of victims who file for workers’ compensation … Read more
If you have experienced a work-related injury while working as a gardener, it is important to follow these steps to protect your right to compensation. Working as a gardener can put you face to face with a lot of different health risks: Heavy machinery accidents Slip and falls Toxic chemical exposure Heatstroke Strains Back injuries, … Read more
Many workers work in a setting in which they do not feel welcomed or safe. Here’s how a toxic work environment can affect your mental health. A toxic work environment can mean different things for different people, but in a nutshell, it refers to any environment in which the worker does not feel good or … Read more
Watch out for these 5 signs that suggest you may be getting less than what you are entitled to. Do you have an open worker’s compensation case because of a workplace injury? Watch out for these 5 signs that suggest you may be getting less than what you are entitled to. 1. Saying You Can’t … Read more
Some jobs may put you at more unconventional risks than others, such as the risk of getting bitten by a client’s dog. No, it’s not just delivery people – it’s anyone who works with animals, or is required to make house calls for clients. If your line of work requires you to visit a lot … Read more
Back injuries are often painful, life-changing, and result in very high costs. Back injury is a rather vague term that can be used for a variety of different back problems. And according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, these back injuries affect around 1 million workers in the US and account for nearly 20% of … Read more