As we have learned from the recent COVID-19 pandemic, lung health is critically important and any complications to the respiratory system can majorly affect entire lifestyles. Lung trauma ranges from respiratory illness to organ injury and damage. Whether respiratory problems are caused by environmental exposures
From Valentine's Day to American Heart Month, February is all about the heart. This heart-centric celebration of love and focus on cardiovascular health is an opportune time to refresh your understanding of workers’ compensation for heart-related emergencies. If a heart attack or stroke happens on
So you started a new job, but suffer from an ongoing health problem such as arthritis or back pain. Is your employer required to provide workers’ compensation benefits for these pre-existing conditions? Short answer: it depends. Pre-existing conditions complicate workers’ compensation claims since it is
New years often come with new changes. Whether you are starting a new job or heading back into the workplace following the winter holidays, it is important to understand your options in the event of an on-the-job injury. As we enter into 2023, here is