Recently, Columbia Journalism Investigations (CJI) and NPR took a look at the statistics surrounding heat-related deaths in the U.S. In the last
Men (in Danger) at Work: Unintentional Death Higher Among Men
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
Hurt on the Job in Arizona? Understand Your Workers’ Comp Rights
Workers’ compensation is a state-based system in the United States, which means that each state has its own rules, regulations and requirements. In
Why You Should Speak With an Attorney Before Quitting Your Job While on Workers’ Comp
Being injured on the job, especially if it’s one you’re already not happy with, can make a bad situation even worse. A common question we get asked
