Workers Compensation
Amputation Injuries from Accidents on Tennessee Worksites
When it comes to Tennessee worksites, the risk of serious amputation injuries is a very real concern. These life-altering incidents that result in the loss of entire limbs leave victims and their families in shambles as they suffer through overwhelming physical, psychological, and emotional pain. Adding to the trauma, the financial burdens that come with…
Read MoreCan Paramedics Claim Workers’ Compensation?
Paramedics play a crucial role in our communities, providing emergency medical care when we need it most. While they’re dedicated to saving lives and ensuring our well-being, they often face occupational hazards themselves that put their own health at risk. Occupational Health & Safety reported that between eight and nine out of every 100 paramedics…
Read MoreWhy Nurses May Be at Increased Risk of Stroke
Nursing is a demanding profession that often places people in high-stress environments. Nurses are at the forefront of patient care, working tirelessly to ensure the well-being of those they serve—and their role goes beyond administering medications and tending to medical needs. Nurses often find themselves providing emotional support and a comforting presence to patients and…
Read MoreNursing Can Lead to Neck Trauma: Claiming Workers’ Compensation
Due to the physical labor that nurses must do every single shift, it is extremely common for them to suffer neck trauma and injuries. When this happens, these healthcare professionals may need to be out of work for several weeks or months to recover. Surgeries, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medications, and medical assisted devices are…
Read MoreElectrical Line Workers Often Severe Suffer Spinal Cord Trauma and Injuries
Electrical line workers often work at high elevation levels, deal with dangerous electrical power lines, use their bodies to climb and maintain power line equipment, and more. As a result, these workers often suffer spinal cord trauma and injuries, which can lead to weeks, months, or even years out of work. When this happens, you…
Read MoreWhen Worksite Injuries Lead to Autonomic Dysreflexia
Autonomic dysreflexia is one of the most dangerous health conditions that an individual may experience. This condition is usually caused by a traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury, and the results are often permanent, life-threatening, and even deadly. It is no surprise that people who have this condition are unable to work and end…
Read MoreThe Psychological Toll of a Serious Worksite Injury
Certain jobs can subject individuals to significant mental stress and strain, leading to the development of mental injuries. These occupations often involve high-pressure environments, exposure to traumatic events, or continuous psychological demands. Workers in the medical, law enforcement, and military fields are examples of people who are likely to suffer from mental injuries from their…
Read MoreShould I Seek Workers’ Compensation or File a Lawsuit for a Truck Accident?
Truck accidents pose a significant danger to truck drivers, highlighting the inherent risks they face on the road. As operators of large and heavy vehicles, truck drivers are exposed to unique hazards that can lead to severe injuries or even fatalities in the event of a collision. The combination of factors such as the size…
Read MoreCan I Get Workers’ Comp if I’m in a Car Accident on the Way to Work?
We commute back and forth to work every day, many of us in our own personal vehicles. When we do so, we’re not really considered “on the clock” at our jobs until we walk in the door or onto the job site and start working. So, unfortunately, if you happen to be in an accident…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Workplace Dust Explosions
When dust is suspended in the air, under the right concentrations and the right conditions, an explosion can occur. Even substances that don’t normally burn when the materials are large (such as iron and aluminum) can burn quickly when the substance is in a finely divided form. The force from a dust explosion can cause…
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