Montrose Workers’ Compensation Attorney Explains When a Work Injury is Covered Under FMLA
Need workers rights information? A Montrose Workers’ Compensation attorney at the Injured Workers Law Firm can help if you were injured at work. Such laws may be confusing; securing legal counsel is often helpful when working through the process. Your employer may be requiring you to take leave under the Federal Medical Leave Act (FMLA) …
Richmond Workers’ Compensation Attorney Details Ergonomic Work Injury
A work injury in any type of work setting is possible – even in ergonomic settings. Learn about ergonomic work settings, injuries that can occur, and how to prevent them from an experienced Richmond Workers’ Compensation attorney at Injured Workers Law Firm. About Ergonomics in the Workplace Ergonomics is a science that involves fitting conditions …
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Richmond Work Injury Attorney Can Help File Claim Associated with Dangerous Chemicals on the Job
Richmond work injury attorneys see on-the-job accident cases every day. Some types of accidents are more common than others. Illness and injuries from dangerous chemicals may not be as common as some types of injuries, but they can be extremely serious and life altering. Many workers (construction workers, plant workers, sanitation employees, and others) may …
Back Work Injury Protection: Tips to Remain Safe and Healthy as a Nurse
Back injuries are one of the most common work injury threats to nurses, affecting thousands every year. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control estimates that 12 percent of nurses leave the profession due to a back injury. With the already existing shortage of nurses, it’s important to stress safety and injury prevention in the …
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Needle Stick Work Injury: How to Protect Yourself in the Nursing Field
Needle stick injuries aren’t just painful for healthcare workers; they’re life threatening. A needle stick injury from a used syringe or needle can carry blood-borne pathogens, infecting the victim with disease-ridden microorganisms that can cause HIV, hepatitis and other serious conditions. According to the American Nursing Association, 64 percent of nurses report being accidentally stuck …
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Nursing Work Injury: What Your Risks Are Working as a Nurse
Nurses have demanding jobs. They’re required to be on their feet for long hours helping care people who suffer from illness, diseases and injuries. As rewarding as the job may be, it can take its toll both physically and mentally. The physical and mental toll nurses endure can lead to injury. In fact, according to …
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How long do I have to report my work injury to my employer in Virginia?
If you have sustained a work injury in Virginia, it is important to inform your supervisor right away. By waiting, you are putting your worker’s compensation claim and injury at risk, especially if you need extensive medical care. You have 2 years from the date of injury to file a claim. Not only can you …
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Virginia Repetitive Claim: Causes of Work Injury
Your employer has the responsibility of providing a reasonably safe workplace. One way of doing this is to ensure proper ergonomics, which can help prevent repetitive stress injuries and disorders (RSD). An RSD can lead to debilitating pain and nerve damage, necessitating a Virginia work injury compensation claim. It is best to consult with an …
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WORK INJURY FROM REPETITIVE MOVEMENTS COVERED?
Q: I think I have a work injury related to doing the same movements over and over again every day at work – is this covered under a Virginia workers’ comp claim? A: If you have suffered a repetitive stress work injury you most likely will not be entitled to Virginia Workers’ Compensation benefits. The only type …
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Signs of a Repetitive Stress Injury that May Give Grounds for Virginia Work Injury Compensation Claim
There are several warning signs of a repetitive stress injury or disorder (RSD) that you should be aware of if you have a job that requires repetitive activities. These kinds of injuries can cause debilitating pain and may require the filing of a repetitive claim based on Virginia workers’ comp law. Warning Signs of a …