Repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) are injuries that result from repetitive movements or overuse of muscles and tendons. These injuries affect workers who engage in tasks that require repetitive motions, prolonged periods of physical activity or awkward postures, such...
Workers’ Compensation
Potential signs of a serious back injury
Back injuries are very common at work. Some of them may be minor. Perhaps you tried to pick up something heavy and tweaked your back, and it hurts badly enough that you need to go home for the day. But you don’t believe it’s going to be a long-term issue, as you just...
When does workers’ compensation coverage typically start?
Workers in a variety of different professions can end up hurt due to their work. Employees can break bones, hurt their brains or suffer soft tissue injuries when they have an accident on the job. They could also struggle with functional limitations caused by a medical...
Two workers’ comp rules that can affect the strength of a claim
The “coming and going” rule is one that’s often invoked in workers’ compensation denials. It basically says that, in most cases, if an employee suffers an injury on their way to or from work while not on the premises of their workplace and not doing anything related...
Hazards nurses face while they’re at work
Nurses provide critical care and support to patients across various settings, but this profession has risks and hazards. All nurses should be able to count on having a safe workplace so they don’t suffer injuries on the job. On-the-job hazards for nurses can range...
What is vocational rehabilitation?
Vocational rehabilitation in workers' compensation cases is critical for employees who have suffered on-the-job injuries that make them unable to return to their previous roles. This resource helps injured workers return to the workforce. Insurance companies may fund...
What on-the-job hazards do custodians commonly face?
Custodians face many occupational hazards as they maintain cleanliness. These range from handling potentially hazardous cleaning chemicals to physical strains associated with the job. The nature of their work often puts them in situations where they might interact...
What hazards do tow truck drivers face?
Tow truck drivers in Virginia face a myriad of challenges. The risks vary from navigating heavy traffic to dealing with inclement weather. Towing companies and these hard working drivers should ensure they understand all the towing hazards so they can suitably address...
Tips for outdoor workers to combat hypothermia
Working outdoors during the winter in Virginia poses unique challenges, particularly the risk of hypothermia. This condition is caused by prolonged exposure to cold temperatures. It can be dangerous if it’s not addressed promptly. Outdoor workers must proactively...
Do hard hats really work?
Hard hats are one of the most common pieces of safety equipment on any construction site and in many other settings. Workers are required to wear them to prevent head injuries – such as a traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) -- if something falls from a higher level on the...