workplace injuries

If you’re working, one of the things that you have to beware of is the risk of injuries to your shoulder. Shoulder injuries are more common than you may think. Whether you make a repeated motion for many hours on end or you fall and land on your shoulder, it’s...

When it comes to operating heavy machinery, if asked which are the most dangerous, it is likely construction workers would respond that cranes are probably the most likely to cause death or serious injuries to those operating these huge pieces of machinery. While...

Becoming a bus driver may seem like an easy option. There is less pressure than working in a warehouse or restaurant and fewer hazards than construction or manufacturing. Even better, there is a limit to how many hours you can work and you get to chat with people all...

If you have ever injured your back at work in Florida, you know how physically debilitating and mentally draining that can be. Back pain may be so intense that you can hardly concentrate on anything else. It can interfere with all kinds of everyday activities,...

If you suffer an ankle injury at work, you know that you’ll probably need to take some time off, but you do want to get back on the job. Your goal is to let the ankle heal and then pick up where you were before the injury occurred.  This mindset is fine, but make sure...

Truck driving jobs can offer competitive wages and the potential for independence. With those benefits comes significant risk on the job, however. Truck drivers spend all day on the road and in industrial settings, which means they have the potential to be injured on...

When you get hurt at work, it isn't always an accident. The term accident implies that no one has fault for the situation. Many workplace injuries are the result of a mistake, oversight or other issue. In other words, someone might be at fault, and the injury might...

Loading and unloading baggage every day at Miami International Airport – one of the busiest in the country – is rewarding work, earning a living that allows you to take care of your family. However, the daily lifting, moving and carrying baggage that weighs as much as...

Workers’ compensation benefits are an important protection for workers who are hurt on the job. There are limits on the amount you can receive in benefits, though. If you are determined to have temporary total disability (TTD), you’ll be paid 66% of the average weekly...

Many workplace injuries come from straining too hard while lifting something heavy. Often, this happens because a worker just wants to get a job done quickly. They know they should get someone to help, but that will take time, and they feel rushed. That’s a recipe for...