Your anterior cruciate ligament is one of the more important parts of your knee, as it connects your upper and lower leg bones. According to the Mayo Clinic, ACL injuries often happen when individuals make quick changes in direction or jump. This makes ACL damage...
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Workplace Injuries
One-third of injured workers have no employer health insurance
When workers suffer injuries on the job, there may be a period when it is unclear who will pay for the medical bills that result. In these cases, the worker's health insurance may pay for treatment while the worker waits for a decision on a workers' compensation or...
How can you cope with back pain?
One of the significant consequences of workplace injuries is back pain. Most Americans, according to WebMD, suffer from some form of back pain. Prolonged sitting, while working an office job, for example, often contributes to back pain. Of course, other sources of...
What leads to common back injuries on a construction site?
Whether you are carrying items or walking near a scaffold, you may encounter unforeseen problems on a construction site. When you strain or hurt your back, these issues can increase. Learning about the ways that construction zones can be dangerous for your body can...
What are the fatal four construction accidents?
The construction industry is one of the most dangerous in Nebraska and throughout the U.S. According to the United States Department of Labor, approximately one in five workplace fatalities occurs in construction. Not only is the employer responsible for providing a...
Statistics on flight attendants and work-related injuries
If you work as a flight attendant, you could have to deal with various challenges on a regular basis. From passengers refusing to respect you to difficult shifts, poor sleep and emergency scenarios, this occupation comes with a number of difficulties. Unfortunately,...
Firefighters’ chronic lung issues may result from smoke damage
As a Nebraska firefighter, burns, strains and sprains are among the most common injuries, you and your team handle as part of your job. In most cases, you can identify the injury site immediately. Unfortunately, not all damage is obvious. According to the National...
Teachers and work-related injuries
If you work in education, you likely have a number of stressors to deal with on a daily basis. From managing difficult students to preparing for class, teachers have a lot on their plates. Although teaching is somewhat safe in comparison to other fields (such as...
Carpal tunnel syndrome causes and symptoms
The carpal tunnel is a space between the bones of the wrists. It allows the median nerve to travel from the arm into the hand. Inflammation of the soft tissues in the carpal tunnel can cause them to swell. Compression of the median nerve from the swollen tissues...
How does marijuana impact workers’ compensation?
The legalization of marijuana in many areas is creating some trouble for workers’ compensation. There are questions about whether the program will pay for the treatment with medical marijuana or if they will cover claims when an employee tests positive for marijuana...
