Navigating the state’s roads day after day as a delivery driver puts you at higher risk of a crash due to the amount of miles you drive. Long shifts can also lead to fatigue, which reduces your ability to concentrate, making a collision more likely. But crashes are...
There is always demand for prep workers, short-order cooks and similar culinary professionals. Workers can command competitive wages and enjoy a career in a fast-paced environment. Of course, the trade-off is the risk of injury. Every career comes with certain unique...
Factory workers face a host of injuries on each shift. Some of these are due to the moving equipment they work near. The machinery and moving parts can lead to traumatic amputations, which are among the most devastating things a person can experience. Traumatic...
Nerve damage is a serious injury that can happen in many ways on a construction site. While some injuries heal over time, nerve damage can lead to lasting complications. Understanding how it happens and what your rights are is important if you work in this high-risk...
If you’ve been hurt at work, you might be worried about how you’ll take care of your children while you heal. The good news is that workers’ compensation can help. This system is meant to protect workers who get injured on the job, and it includes help with money and...
Suffering a workplace injury can be overwhelming, especially when medical bills and lost wages start adding up. Fortunately, Virginia’s workers’ compensation system provides benefits to help injured employees recover and stay financially stable. However, the claims...
Chronic back issues are among the most common workplace injuries that hard-working people sustain as they earn a living. For many Virginia workers, they develop slowly over time. Whether you spend long hours behind a desk, operate heavy machinery, or work in...
Determining fault is the main component of many personal injury cases. In a car accident, for instance, the at-fault driver may be liable for covering the costs of medical bills for the other party. This is specifically because they caused the accident and those...
When you sustain a work injury or contract an occupational disease, you need to inform your employer about it. You are required to observe certain rules when notifying your employer to protect your eligibility for compensation. Here is what you should know: Do it...
Roofing is one of the most dangerous sectors of construction. Even experienced roofers face serious risks every day. Understanding the most common causes of accidents can help workers stay safe. Below are some of the leading sources of injuries for roofers in...
