There are certain professions that people associate with falling objects. Construction workers, for example, get struck by tools or even communication devices dropped from a higher altitude frequently. There are numerous tools and systems that exist specifically to...
Fairfax Workers’ Compensation Blog
Should you accept a lump sum offer for your workers’ comp?
If you are nursing a work-related injury, you likely want to focus on your recovery so you can get back on your feet and move on with your life. You also want to navigate your workers’ compensation benefits claim as smoothly as possible so you can receive the...
RSIs are a real issue for workers
If your job involves a lot of repetition, there is a good chance you may suffer a repetitive strain injury (RSI). Repetition does not just mean standing on a factory line day after day either. RSIs can now affect people in pretty much any profession because so many...
Important steps in Virginia’s workers’ compensation process
Workers’ compensation is crucial in providing financial and medical resources to employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. It aims to protect employees and employers, helping ensure injured workers receive necessary medical care and compensation while...
Should injured workers be wary of retaliation?
Getting hurt on the job is a challenging situation for a host of reasons. One of the most pressing – especially for workers who operate in high-pressure industries – involves reporting one’s injuries to an employer. Why is this such a tough undertaking for many...
Important deadlines in Virginia’s worker’s compensation process
Before getting workers' compensation benefits, you must go through the claims process. It entails reporting your injury to your employer and filing a claim, among other important steps. Therefore, it is important to understand how things work and, most importantly,...
Staying safe when using ladders at work
In most workplaces, there will come a time when a task needs to be carried out at a height. Ladders come in useful when the reach of a person is not enough to get to where they need to be. However, using ladders can be dangerous and there are hundreds of fatalities...
What kind of injuries do grocery store workers face?
You might not consider working in a grocery store to be a particularly dangerous occupation. Compared to some others, this is probably true. As with any job, however, it comes with its own risks. Below are some of the common types of injuries grocery store workers...
Some of the common injuries teachers experience at work
Teaching is not something that tends to come to mind when thinking about dangerous professions. There’s no requirement to handle machinery or tools which can lead to accidents experienced by those working in construction, for example. Having said that, teachers do...
Exploring third-party involvement in your workplace accident
It's natural to assume that your employer is solely responsible for your workplace accident. However, this may not be so. Understanding the potential involvement of third parties in a workplace injury scenario may be crucial to better ensuring that you receive proper...