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Recently, Columbia Journalism Investigations (CJI) and NPR took a look at the statistics surrounding heat-related deaths in the U.S. In the last
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There are 3 leading causes of death for men in the U.S. The first and second leading causes of death for men are heart disease and cancer,
Is COVID-19 Behind the Rising Rate of Workplace Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)?
A common work-related injury that many workers experience at some point during their career is a soft-tissue injury. Also known as a work-related
Can You Collect Workers’ Comp After a COVID-19 Infection?
A former employee of the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) recently said that she contracted COVID-19 from her workplace, but
COVID-19 Pandemic Led to a Rise in Face Mask-Related Work Injuries
In the last year, the rate of face mask-related workplace injuries has risen according to data obtained from the National Electronic Injury
Are Weather-Related Workers’ Compensation Claims Compensable?
While some politicians continue to split hairs over the cause of climate change and scientists debate on the best solution, workers who make a living
How Properly Treating Orthopedic Workplace Injuries Could Help the Economy
Of all the work-related injuries that occur in the United States every year, more than 90 percent of them are orthopedic-related (meaning related to
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Workers’ compensation is a state-based system in the United States, which means that each state has its own rules, regulations and requirements. In
