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Steps to Take If You Witness a Coworker’s Injury

Many folks consider their coworkers “family,” and rightfully so. You spend a good amount of time with your coworkers each day. You share stories about your lives outside of work and often provide support that

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Common Mistakes That Delay Worker’s Compensation Claims

You are still waiting for that first worker’s compensation check. You’ve tried to be patient, but the bills, groceries, and credit obligations can’t wait. You’re getting squeezed. You got hurt, you filed your claim, but

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How Light-Duty Assignments Work During Recovery

Light-duty assignments help injured workers return to work while they’re still healing, and if you’re not ready to do your regular job yet, your doctor may clear you for these limited tasks. When light duty

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Can You Be Fired for Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim?

You generally can’t be legally fired just because you filed a workers’ compensation claim. If you were hurt at work and used the benefits the law provides, your employer isn’t supposed to punish you for

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Can You Get Workers’ Compensation for Repetitive Stress Injuries?

Every worker experiences the repetitive nature of their job. It’s not uncommon to find yourself doing the same tasks over and over again. When those tasks involve physical movement, it could lead to a repetitive

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How to Prove Your Injury Is Work Related

Figuring out how to prove your injury is work-related really comes down to one thing: connecting the dots between your job and what happened to your body. That sounds straightforward, but in real life, it

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Common Workers’ Compensation Mistakes That Can Hurt Your Claim

Workers’ compensation has been in place since 1908, when the federal government established a program to provide coverage for federal workers injured on the job. Soon after that, states expanded the program to include workers

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What to Do Immediately After a Workplace Injury

A workplace injury has a way of turning an ordinary day upside down in seconds. One moment you’re doing your job, the next you’re dealing with pain, confusion, and a dozen questions about what comes

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