If you have been diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), commonly caused by repetitive stress injury at work, and have determined that surgery if your best course of action for treatment, then you may have several questions about what this will entail. For most patients, their biggest concern has to do with their recovery time, […]

I couldn’t believe my eyes when I read that there are around 160 million victims of work-related illnesses worldwide annually. Shocking, isn’t it? These tragedies, not only can devastate their families, but also make an enormous burden for an economy. Not only is it the employer’s responsibility to make sure a safe working environment, but […]

Suffering a workplace accident is not only painful physically, but it can be overwhelming mentally as well. After getting hurt, depending on the severity of the situation, you could find yourself dealing with the fact that you can’t go back to work. If you can’t work, then you aren’t making money. However, workplace accidents are not your responsibility as an employee. It’s up to your employer to ensure that they provide a safe environment and that you have everything necessary to complete your job in the most effective way.

For any employee that has had a slip and fall accident at work, the most important thing to know is that no matter what, your health comes first. Never let anyone play down your accident or tell you that it’s not a big deal. Even those slip and falls that don’t seem like that much of an issue when it first happens can turn into something much more significant with time.