If you sustained an injury at work, you might have already filed for a workers’ compensation claim. You’re likely relieved that your injury won’t cause you too much financial burden. Workers’ compensation provides you with the benefits you need to recover from your...
Month: June 2020
Why you should always lift with your legs
If you ever spent time in the weight room, you probably heard someone say that you should lift with your legs, not with you back. And they’re right. While some lifts do put pressure on your back, you want the focal point of the lift to rest on your legs. They’re...
A workers’ compensation claim is not a lawsuit
You were walking down a narrow pathway at your workplace when you unexpectedly tripped. The angle of the fall made it awkward, and you landed oddly on your arm and shoulder. You were able to get up and walk into the main building, but you were in a significant amount...
Workers’ compensation should provide for you after an injury
You were working a few stories up when your worst nightmare came true: the scaffolding that you were working on suddenly collapsed. You knew that it looked a little uneven today and had mentioned it, but your employer guaranteed that it was safe. Now, suffering a...