Occupational Injuries Are You Eligible for Compensation?
Did you know that, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 905,700 employees missed work in 2012 owing to occupational injuries and illnesses? Missing weeks, or sometimes even months, of work can devastate personal finances and empty bank accounts. Workers compensation may be able to support employees during the most trying times of their lives. What are the most common work-related injuries, and how do workers know if they’re eligible for workers compensation?
Common Occupational Injuries
Getting hurt on the job is not altogether uncommon. In fact, in 2012, nearly 3 million workers suffered from work-related injuries, according to a Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII). Burn
