As the U.S. workforce continues to age, this will affect how workers’ compensation claims are handled. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that over the next five years, the percentage of people over the age of 45 in the U.S. workforce will increase to over
First responders encounter continuous occupational exposure to acute trauma and stress. Law enforcement, firefighters, 911 operators, emergency room staff, doctors, nurses, and so many more have direct trauma from the workplace which can eventually become a burden. It is essential that first responders injured on
Individuals afflicted with PTSD avoid any situation, person, or event that will trigger a memory of the trauma. Inside, they feel numb and devoid of emotion. They try to shut out the feelings and memories while friends and family stand by, feeling helpless and rejected—unsure
Teeth are vital. They allow us to eat. They allow us to speak. And they keep our entire facial structure from drooping around us. If these vital functions get jeopardized because of a workplace injury, it is the duty of your employer and the workers'