Overheated workers can claim workers’ compensation for heat exhaustion. Each year, thousands of workers suffer heat-related injuries. In some cases, heat illnesses and injuries can be serious and even deadly. During the summer months, many workers – especially those who work outdoors – are at an increased risk of heat-related injuries and illnesses, such as
Frostbite is a common workplace injury in colder climates, and employers must protect their workers from cold weather injuries that can lead to amputation and life-long disabilities. When these injuries do occur, employees can claim workers’ compensation for frostbite. Is Frostbite Covered Under Workers’ Compensation? In areas when temperatures reach minus-degree digits during winter, outdoor
Many people in America suffer from work-related depression. Working from 8 to 5—or even longer—can be hard on the brain and the emotions. Even the most dynamic and exciting jobs can cause serious emotional stress. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, mental health problems are common in a wide variety of workplaces,
Whether an employee can claim workers’ comp for a contagious disease depends on the nature of the work. Thanks to occupational disease statutes, employees who contract contagious diseases in the workplace are covered under workers’ compensation benefits. Under some circumstances, illnesses caused by viruses or bacteria—known as communicable diseases—qualify as occupational illnesses. The difficulty in
A scapula strain is any damage to the muscles or tendon attached to bone in the scapular area of the shoulder, which is also known as the shoulder blade. Scapula strains are rather common and are usually the result of excessive physical activity. Scapula strains and other shoulder injuries often occur in jobs that require manual
After a workplace accident, you may be wondering, “can an employer deny a workers’ comp claim?” Injured employees are generally entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, regardless of who was at fault for the accident. Certain workers’ compensation claims, such as those involving repetitive stress injuries, pre-existing medical conditions, and asbestos-related medical conditions, are more likely to
Workers’ compensation laws, along with regulations imposed by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), are designed to keep workplaces safe and protect employees from on-the-job injuries. When injuries do occur, there may be some overlap between an OSHA violation and workers’ compensation claims. Employers are required to know and comply with OSHA regulations and,
Injured workers are generally entitled to workers’ compensation benefits following a workplace accident, regardless of who was at fault for the accident. However, injuries covered under previous workers’ compensation settlements may impact the claim amount. Under Illinois law, employers are required to obtain workers’ compensation insurance. In the event that an employee is injured in
While you don’t legally need to hire a workers’ compensation lawyer to pursue a workers’ compensation claim, doing so often results in a better outcome, minimizes the risk of delay, and helps successfully argue an appeal should it become necessary. The sooner an injured worker hires an attorney to prepare, file, and pursue the claim, the sooner
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