Healthcare facilities are places where people go to get treatment for illnesses and to heal. They are not generally places that people associate with acts of violence. However, violence is a growing concern for those who work in the healthcare industry. Why is...
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Why are retail workers feeling less safe?
Over the last few years, you have probably experienced a shortage of retail workers through long lines, understocked shelves and a lack of help on the floor. However, did you know that one reason for this shortage is that retail workers actually feel unsafe at work?...
5 ways to treat carpal tunnel syndrome at home
Carpal tunnel syndrome presents as tingling, numbness and a dull pain in the wrist and hand. It is a common work injury for people who use their hands in repetitive motions daily, such as warehouse and office workers. Carpal tunnel can be debilitating. Here are a few...
Can yoga help brain injury victims?
For centuries, people have been practicing yoga as a means of improving their physical, mental and spiritual well-being. Scientists are now catching up with this phenomenon and finding ways that yoga can help with specific medical issues. Yoga is especially beneficial...
Ohio limits workers’ compensation for injuries suffered working at home
On Sep. 23, 2022, House Bill 447 regarding remote workers went into effect. According to Business Insurance, the bill limits a person's ability to receive compensation for injuries sustained while working from home. The bill does not mean getting workers' compensation...
What Are The Most Common Injuries For Nurses?
When an individual sustains a personal injury, they rely on medical professionals to administer treatment for their condition. The irony of this situation is that the very nurses who care for so many injuries become particularly susceptible to bodily damage in the...
Can I Get Workers’ Compensation If I Was Injured By Someone Committing A Crime?
You may wonder what your legal options are if you have been injured at work from someone committing a crime such as assault or robbery. Are you eligible for workers’ compensation benefits? Unfortunately, the likelihood of a violent encounter at work is relatively...
What are the best hernia treatment options?
A hernia is a painful condition that occurs when an organ protrudes through a weak spot in the muscle lining of the abdominal cavity or groin. There are many things that can cause a hernia – from pregnancy to obesity to constipation. But one of the most common...
Can I challenge a determination of maximum medical improvement?
Ideally, everyone who suffers a work injury in Youngstown would fully recover. But this doesn't happen in the real world. Depending on things like the severity of your injury, your age and your underlying health, you might heal completely. Or you might only partially...
Should Ohio workers be covered by workers’ compensation when injured working at home?
Many workers have transitioned to a work-from-home or hybrid work arrangement in recent years. As a result, the home can increasingly be the site of work-related injuries. A new bill in Ohio would limit workers’ compensation for injuries that occur in these...