Workers' compensation and disability insurance protect you from injuries incurred on the job. However, there are critical differences between the two. Here are these policies' key similarities and differences so you know the best options. What is workers' comp?...
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Take photos of these 3 things after a car accident
In the moments after a car accident, your mind is likely racing with surprise, frustration or even panic. It can be difficult to keep your head straight, but there are a few matters of business that you should definitely see to even in the confusion of the situation....
3 life-saving road safety tips for older adults
There is an unfortunate reality in the fact that many adults experience deterioration in their vision or reaction speed with age. While these changes might not affect most of your day-to-day activities, they can certainly affect you when you are behind the wheel....
Can my employer force me to return to work after a workplace injury?
Employers do not like to pay workers’ compensation benefits, but it is a law when you suffer an injury at work. Thanks to a benefit plan, you receive financial help for the medical care and treatment needed to recover from the injury. These benefits also replace lost...
5 tips to reduce lifting injuries for nurses
Nurses work on the front lines of the health system, providing critical care to patients daily. However, the job's physical demands, including lifting and moving patients, can take a toll on their bodies. Nursing is one of the top professions for work-related...
3 misconceptions about car accidents and concussions
Concussions are common car accident injuries. The severity of a concussion can vary, and symptoms do not always appear right away. If you have recently experienced a car accident, you should be aware of the facts about concussions and avoid these common...
How do distractions lead to serious accidents on highways?
While driving alongside a truck or another vehicle on a busy highway, you may feel particularly at risk for an accident. Taking into consideration how risky distractions are and why they happen can help you if you are suffering after a crash. Eyes and ears of the...
Trucker examinations that keep roads safe
Trucking remains an inherently dangerous occupation. Long hours moving thousands of pounds of inventory will always present peril. For this reason, the transport industry faces many regulations. Required measurements improve the safety of truck drivers hurtling down...
Can you receive compensation for an injury that occurs on break?
You are likely aware of your rights to workers' compensation as part of the benefits package provided by your employer. If you sustain an injury during one of your break periods, however, it might not be clear if you are eligible to claim compensation after the...
Injuries that commonly occur on construction sites
Construction sites are dangerous places, and some injuries are more common than others. If your injury occurred on a construction site, you are not alone. Falls The CDC reports that falls are the number one cause of death and injury at construction sites. Falling to a...
