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Nearly any internal injury can lead to lengthy hospital stays, disability, and even death. Blunt and penetrating trauma typically are the causes of internal organ injuries for workers. In many of these cases, negligence remains at the root. Workers may sustain such...
If your job involves repetitive tasks, the chances increase that you may eventually suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome. According to research published by the National Library of Medicine, out of 1,000 people, one to three get diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome in...
A slip-and-fall at your warehouse job can lead to an assortment of injuries, including a fractured ankle. This severe injury often requires surgery and prevents you from working for weeks or even months. It may even require you to find a different type of work. You do...
Day in and day out, a labor-intensive job can require you and coworkers to lift, move, carry, and load heavy cargo set for transport to destinations throughout the country. The job hazards are many, and a spinal cord injury caused by your work could have catastrophic...
If you have recently suffered an ACL or MCL tear on the job, you may have concerns about obtaining proper treatments. How are you going to pay for them and will workers' compensation cover any necessary medical procedures? Understanding some basics of Minnesota...
Work-related injuries can sideline and potentially end careers. The most promising of professional pursuits can lead to physical damage. The aftermath may force dedicated professionals to be out of work and temporarily or permanently unable to perform the tasks...
Dehydration occurs when the body loses excess fluid and does not replace it within the system. Few people realize the importance of their daily water consumption, and depending on your gender and weight, you could need as much as 100 ounces of water a day. Dangerous...
Working outside during long, hot summer days puts you at risk of overheating. If you become ill or injured due to exposure to excessive heat, you may want to hold your employer responsible. Fortunately, workers' compensation may assist in this situation. 1. Some jobs...
Workplace injuries that sideline employees temporarily or permanently happen daily. Still, as the largest private-sector employer in the nation, retail is responsible for a significant percentage of Minnesota's workplace injuries. As a result, workers' compensation is...
If you sustain an injury in a workplace accident, you may become responsible for large medical bills and lose wages while you recover. Workers’ compensation benefits can provide some financial relief as you recover from your injury. According to the Minnesota...
