Day: March 16, 2023

What Is Employer Retaliation in Workers’ Compensation Cases?

If your employer fired or penalized you for no reason beyond the fact that you exercised your legal right to seek workers’ compensation benefits, that is employer retaliation. If you are considering filing a workers’ compensation claim, you should know what employer retaliation looks like and take appropriate steps to protect yourself.   Examples of […]

What Are Death Benefits in a Workers’ Compensation Claim?

Death benefits in a workers’ compensation claim include money paid to the dependent family members of a deceased employee. If your claim is approved, you can use this money to pay for your loved one’s funeral and for your own daily living expenses. Seeking death benefits while mourning a loved one can be very challenging. […]

What Are the Caregiver Benefits Under Workers’ Compensation

Caregiver benefits under workers’ compensation depend on your position. If you work as a caregiver and were injured on the job, you could receive benefits for lost wages and medical care. If you are the relative of an injured worker and have had to take time off to care for them, you could recover an […]

How to Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome at Work

If you spend many hours a day working with your hands, it’s vital that you understand how to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome at work. Common preventative measures include: Taking regular breaks to stretch your hands Keeping your wrists in a natural, comfortable position rather than bent or crooked Wearing a wrist brace as necessary Minimizing […]