The High Cost Of Nursing Injuries And How Workers Compensation Can Help

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The hospital is one of the most hazardous workplaces in the United States. On average, hospitals record around 6-8 workplace injuries every day, almost twice the number of daily injuries in any other sector in the country. At the forefront of these injuries are nurses who often have to do physically demanding tasks that come … Read more

Updated: April 7, 2020

High Incidence of Worker Injuries in the Healthcare Industry

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Did you know that a hospital is one of the most hazardous places to work? Workers in the healthcare industry hold one of the most important and indispensable jobs in society. Yet, these workers face the highest risk of workplace injury today, even surpassing the risks faced by workers in industries such as construction and … Read more

Updated: November 1, 2017

The Bloodborne Pathogens Standard – St. Louis Workers Comp Lawyer

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This standard makes work safer for anyone working in the St. Louis healthcare environment. When we think of the medical profession, we likely think of the people who work hard to look after us when we are sick. We may rarely, if ever, think about their health. However, working in the medical field is a … Read more

Updated: April 17, 2017

St. Louis Hospital Workers Are Prone to Workplace Slip and Fall Accidents

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Hospital workers are at a great risk of injury from work-related slip and fall accidents. Hospitals across the nation employ thousands of workers. While hospitals are designed to treat ill and injured people, the workers themselves can be injured in work-related accidents. One of the most common workplace accidents that causes injuries are slip and … Read more

Updated: November 11, 2019

St. Louis Healthcare Workers Exposed to Workplace Violence

Assault, battery, and other forms of violence are a leading cause of work-related injuries among healthcare workers. Healthcare workers do the important work of caring for people’s health. It is unfortunate that they have to face violent behavior at the hands of patients. Assault, battery and other forms of violent attacks are one of the leading causes of … Read more

Updated: June 5, 2017