Injuries

Nerve damage injuries, also known as peripheral neuropathy, occur when nerves are damaged or impaired due to various causes, such as traumatic injuries, infections or chronic medical conditions. These injuries can affect the sensory, motor or autonomic nerves.  The...

Power tools have made life a lot easier for workers in various industries. Woodworkers now have power saws which save them hours they would otherwise need for the job. Masonry workers can cut the toughest stones in a matter of seconds and builders can complete...

Traumatic brain injuries can make life challenging, and those challenges can sometimes last a lifetime. These injuries can affect every aspect of life, including physical, mental and emotional capabilities. Finding ways to cope with these effects can be difficult. ...

It’s important that all of your senses are protected in the workplace, and hearing is often something that’s neglected. Most working environments have some form of noise going on, but factories and production facilities tend to be relatively loud. Severe hearing...

If you’re injured in an auto accident, one thing you may want to think about doing is building a strong personal injury case. A good personal injury case requires you to have evidence, good records of your medical treatment and financial losses and other details. To...

It is impossible to overstate the importance of a doctor's role in a workers' compensation claim. They evaluate your condition to make sure that you qualify for benefits and then oversee your care so that you can get back to work. They even decide when you have...

Most people who get hurt in motor vehicle collisions only suffer mild to moderate injuries. They may have soft tissue injuries that cause severe pain for a short amount of time or broken bones that force them out of work for a few weeks. For a smaller percentage than...

If you are injured because of someone else’s negligence or wrongful act, you may know that you can pursue legal damages. However, just filing a lawsuit isn’t enough. As the plaintiff, you have the burden of proof, which means you must present evidence to support your...

Workers’ compensation exists to provide financial compensation to workers who are hurt while doing their job. This is a no-fault system, meaning that an injured employee is entitled to compensation through their employer’s cover regardless of who was at fault for the...

If you suffer from catastrophic injuries in an automobile crash or in a workplace accident, one of the complications that could affect you is nerve pain. Nerve pain may feel different for each person, but it has a real potential to permanently alter your quality of...