For most employees, turning around isn’t dangerous. But for a nurse in Mississippi, that simple act resulted in a broken leg, a protracted court battle, and ultimately, a sizable workers’ comp award.
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Tags: injury, Workers' comp
You hear it all the time: Sedentary, overweight and out-of-shape employees can be a huge drain when it comes to health insurance, workers’ comp and other costs. Whip ‘em into shape and you’ll save, save, save!
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Tags: court, decision, employee, exercise class, injury
Worker’s comp shields companies from expensive lawsuits (most of the time) when a worker is injured on the job. But injured workers can file — and win — expensive lawsuits against third parties involved in the incidents.
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From our Bizarre Accidents File: When it comes to injuries involving falls from heights, your first thought probably goes to the person who fell. This story shows others are in danger from falls as well.
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In light of a recent court decision, you might be paying workers’ comp for employees who are injured while they’re on break.
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Tags: court decision, injury, Workers' comp
Which injuries are causing employees to lose the most time from work?
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Tags: days away from work, fractures, injury, sprains and strains
A judge in Ireland has thrown out a lawsuit by a man who got his hand caught in a workplace machine. The court said the worker was “the author of his own misfortune.”
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Tags: court, cuts, distracted, injury
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