Workers Compensation

Over the past few decades, there has been a significant increase in the number of people who have developed substance abuse problems. This last year saw a particular spike in both drinking and in opioid use, as the stress of lockdowns and unemployment drove many people to the brink. When a person abuses alcohol at…

Back injuries are among the most common injuries workers suffer on the job. They can also be some of the most serious – especially when they involve damage to the spinal cord. In fact, when doctors talk about back injuries, they are usually referring to damage to the soft tissue in the back, such as…

Data collected and published by Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report found that in the ten year period from 2007 and 2017, the number of diagnosed musculoskeletal disorders increased. The research was based on data collected from Ohio construction worker injury claims. The study also found that costs for these injuries peaked in injured workers between…

Brain injuries can have a profound effect on the life of both the victim and their loved ones. Serious brain injuries can affect you physically, mentally, and change the way you experience daily life. And when this injury happens on the job, workers’ compensation should assist with your medical bills, lost income, and help get…

Knee injuries are a common workplace occurrence. Workers can suffer knee injuries due to vehicle accidents, construction accidents, machine malfunction, and many other reasons. Knee injuries can occur due to lifting, twisting, falling the wrong way, or just due to an unusual movement. One common type of knee is injury is a torn ligament. The…

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread (nearly 500,000 Americans have died), there is some hope for the future. Several vaccines have been approved by the FDA to help prevent the disease. More vaccines are being developed. Booster shots to help prevent serious health consequences from the mutations and variants of COVID-19 are also being…

Two vaccines, created by Pfizer and Moderna, have been approved by the FDA for immediate use to treat COVID-19, and there are others that may be available soon. Hopefully, by the end of summer, everyone who is able can get a vaccine against the coronavirus. As the vaccines become available, employers need to consider whether…

Accidents happen. Sometimes these accidents occur at a place of business, however, and depending on the severity of the injuries they cause, you may be entitled to compensation. Workers’ compensation is in place for just that – a financial safety net to cover medical expenses, leave from work, and traumatic dues. But what happens if…

The Tennessee Bureau of Workers’ Compensation has released a brand-new tool that helps injured workers file their workers’ compensation. In a news release from the Bureau, the “WC Bot” was created in response to a study conducted that found completing the necessary forms to file a claim is a major roadblock to those seeking workers’…

The majority of workers’ compensation cases end in settlement between the insurance company and the injured worker. Settling one of these cases from the vantage point of the injured worker is advantageous for several reasons, including bypassing the time, risk, and hassle of hearing before a worker’s comp judge. A settlement may be worked on…