Everything can change in the blink of an eye. When a worker suffers an amputation injury at work, the aftermath is more than just physical — it is an upheaval that affects every aspect of life. Amputations are among the most severe consequences of work-related...
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The road to recovery: Navigating post-surgery workers’ comp claims in Minneapolis
Recovering from surgery is challenging in the best of scenarios. Add in the fact that the injury resulted from an accident at work and the need to navigate a workers' compensation claim - that adds an additional layer of complexity. In Minneapolis, as in the rest of...
On the mend and on the job: Preparing for a post-surgery return to work
Whether the result of a shocking construction accident or a repetitive motion injury that built over time, those who had to miss work for surgery to address a workplace injury may find themselves facing a discussion with their employer about a return to work. This can...
After the collapse: What should I know about trench accidents?
Working in trenches is one of the most hazardous jobs in the construction field. It involves risks that can lead to serious injuries or fatalities. Unfortunately, far too many employers fail to follow safety measures to reduce the risk of accidents and the results are...
I need surgery after a workplace injury. How much will this cost?
When injury strikes in the workplace, it is not just the physical pain that stings — it is the cascade of frustrations that follow. Suddenly, the injury plunges you into a world where your future is uncertain. One moment you are a cog in the well-oiled machine of your...
Blue-collar workers and surgery: What do I need to know?
Those who work in construction, manufacturing, agriculture, transportation, and similar industries make up the backbone of the nation’s economy. These hard working individuals that make up the blue-collar work force can benefit from more than just a fulfilling...
Workers’ Compensation: a focus on the construction industry
For employees in the construction industry, it is essential to know about your rights and what might happen if you get hurt on the job, especially in fields like construction where accidents can happen. Let's look at the most common surgeries that workers might need...
Case highlights need for nurses to connect job to injury to get worker’s comp
You bend to help shift a patient to a new bed and hear a pop in your back followed by excruciating pain; you slip on a liquid left uncleaned off the hallway floor and fall seriously breaking your arm; a patient lashes out physically striking you and causing injury...
The daily dangers nurses face
Nurses committed to provide the highest standard of care for their patients put themselves on the front lines, accepting the risks and outright dangers inherent in their daily duties. Year after year, a countless number of these dedicated and diligent professionals...
Surgical procedures related to workers’ compensation injuries
In the world of workers’ compensation, injuries resulting from accidents in the workplace are complex and varied. While doctors can treat many of these injuries using conservative measures such as physical therapy or medication, in some instances, the injured worker...