The median nerve runs down the arm and supplies signals from the brain to the hand and fingers. The carpal tunnel is a space between the bones of the wrist that allows the median nerve to pass through. When the tissues of the carpal tunnel swell, it can put pressure...
Workers’ Compensation
I filed for workers’ comp: Can I get fired?
If you suffer an injury on the job in Connecticut, the law protects you when you file a workers’ compensation claim. However, some employers may try to find ways around these anti-discriminatory laws. Your employer is not going to tell you they are terminating you...
Should you get a tetanus shot if you’re hurt at work?
Of all the injuries that you thought could hurt you, getting a splinter was not one of them. You work as a contractor and have had many splinters over the years. This one was worse, though. It dug down deep, and it was not coming out easily. The area became red and...
If you’re injured while you’re at work, you can file a claim
Can you imagine what it would be like to be working on your job and suddenly be caught in a machine? Can you think of how life-changing experiences like being sprayed with dangerous chemicals or caught in an explosion would be?These are all things that can happen to...
Hurt at work? Get workers’ compensation
In Connecticut, it's the job of the State of Connecticut Workers' Compensation Commission to provide information about workers' compensation to people in the state.When you're hurt on the job, the Workers' Compensation Act allows you to seek out medical treatment. You...
What happens when you suffer from chemical burns?
Chemical burns are a real problem in some workplaces. Whether you're working in a chemistry lab or teach at a local university, you could be exposed to chemicals that could leave your skin burned and damaged.Chemical burns can be caused by some common chemicals found...
Worksite safety must be a priority to prevent injuries
Working in a construction zone on a highway or roadway is dangerous. While you may have on a reflective vest and have flares or other notices out where drivers can see them, there's no guarantee that a driver won't drive into the area and cause a construction...
These 3 construction site tips can help prevent injuries
If you're a construction worker, then you know that the work you do can be very dangerous. If you're not cautious, a normal day at work can result in accidents and injuries.The good thing is that there are many different safety tips and protocols that workers and...
How do you know it’s time to return to work after a burn injury?
Burn injuries are serious. They can lead to infections, deformities and other chronic issues with your body. Severe burns range from the most painful to those that leave you without the nerve endings you need to recognize pain.When you're at work and exposed to fire,...
You can make a workers’ compensation claim if you’re hurt at work
No one plans to get hurt when they're at work, especially when the job isn't particularly dangerous. What you never expected was to be struck by another worker in your office as they backed up out of their space. As they hit you, you were knocked off balance and ended...
