By David L. Hood | Published August 17, 2020 | Posted in Coronavirus, COVID-19, Workers’ Compensation | Tagged Tags: corona virus, covid, worker's compensation, workers’ compensation claim | Leave a comment
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Healthcare Workers Killed by COVID – Families Fight for Workers’ Comp Benefits
As the death toll due to COVID-19 climbs, families of some deceased frontline workers are finding out that the workers’ compensation system is stacked against them. “The COVID-19 pandemic presents a unique circumstance where the many jobs that are not typically considered hazardous have suddenly become very dangerous for workers. Workers deemed essential …are at Read More
Read MoreFrontline Workers’ Lives Endangered by COVID-19
We’re going into month four now in the COVID-19 pandemic, with more Americans testing positive and more deaths every day. COVID-19 is a highly contagious coronavirus with common symptoms of fever, body aches, dry cough, fatigue, chills, headache, sore throat, loss of appetite, and loss of smell. In some people, it can cause more serious Read More
Read MoreDeadliest American Jobs for Baby Boomers
Americans are living significantly longer than ever before. Baby Boomers (those age 55 and older) are more likely to be employed now, for many reasons. In the 25-year period of 1992 and 2017, the number of older Americans in the work-force more than doubled to 35 million. This increase is due to a rising population Read More
Read MoreThe 10 Most Dangerous Jobs in America
How risky is your occupation? We all have complaints about our job on occasion; but some may have more reason to be concerned than most. In 2018, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 5,250 work-related fatalities, a 2% increase from 2017. “While no job is completely free of risk, most jobs are Read More
Read More10 Jobs That Increase Your Risk of Cancer
It’s graduation season. You’ve graduated, so what’s next? When deciding what career to undertake, you first need to know that some jobs can be hazardous to your health. For many jobs, like coal mining or firefighting, the risks are obvious. For others, although they may seem safe, they can expose you to hazardous materials. Making Read More
Read MoreWays to Get a Good Night’s Sleep and Prevent Work Accidents
There are many occupational hazards that employees are exposed to daily. Surprisingly, one that is often overlooked is not a chemical or a machine – it’s sleep deprivation. Per the National Sleep Foundation, sleep deprivation “increases the likelihood of a workplace accident by 70%. The effects of fatigue have often been compared to the effects Read More
Read MoreFirefighters Denied Workers’ Compensation Claims for Work-Related Cancer
74-year-old Steve Dillman, who spent 38 years as a firefighter, was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2008. Doctors told him it was caused by smoking. Dillman says, “I thought it had to be job-related, because I’ve never smoked a day in my life. I don’t chew. I don’t drink excessively … and that’s the three Read More
Read MoreCan Your Job Cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome afflicts more than 1 in 20 adults in the United States. It is the basis for many workers’ compensation claims. What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? “Carpal Tunnel Syndrome [CTS] occurs when the nerve that runs from the forearm to the wrist becomes squeezed or compressed.”(HealthDay.com) What are the Symptoms? Symptoms, as well Read More
Read MoreOn-the-Job Motor Vehicle Accidents Up, Smartphone Usage Possibly Linked
New technology has cars steering themselves, braking automatically, warning drivers of other cars nearby, and helping the driver maintain safe following distances. Despite safety improvements, and this cutting-edge technology, motor vehicle accidents (MVA’s) in the United States are on the rise. Although Workers’ Compensation (WC) claims have declined overall (due to workplace automation, robotics Read More
Read MoreFive Careers That Put You at the Highest Risk for Cancer
Some jobs put you at a higher health risk, like fighting fires, chasing bad guys, or construction work. Then there are jobs that put you at equal risk (possibly even higher), with “more hidden but equally sinister side effects.” (15 Jobs That Put You at a Higher Risk of Cancer) Increased safety regulations over the Read More
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