Workplace Injuries

A work injury can put you out of commission for a long time when damage is significant. Among other types of treatments, people recovering from work injuries may also be recommended for occupational therapy. WebMD explains how this therapy can benefit patients and what to expect if a doctor has...

Many people experience lower back pain as a result of their professions, which can lead to sciatica. Sciatica is a painful condition that has numerous causes, including spinal stenosis and herniated discs. The Mayo Clinic offers the following information on sciatica so you can take the proper...

Ladders are commonplace on many worksites in San Antonio. As a result, it's up to employers to ensure staff is appropriately knowledgeable about ladder safety, which prevents falls and devastating injuries. EHS Insight urges supervisors to pass the following tips along to workers so they can...

Traumatic brain injuries are a serious problem in Texas and across the United States. In fact, more than 2.8 million were sent to the emergency room, hospitalized or fatally injured due to brain injuries over the period of one year. While falls are the leading cause of TBI-related emergency room...

If you have been injured at work, your first instinct is probably to seek medical attention and get treated for your injuries. You acknowledge that your injury will require you to take some time off of your job in Texas, but you have not thought much beyond that. Now, it is time for you to file a...

Serious work injuries can sometimes result in chronic pain conditions. Along with causing physical limitations, people with chronic pain also experience depression and anxiety. This makes it hard to cope with the situation and may also impact a person’s ability to recover from the event. WebMD...

While statistics show that work in the construction industry consistently ranks among the most dangerous professions, and a practitioner of it you may not recognize the dangers. Yes, there are inherent risks with such work, yet your skills and experience can often help to mitigate them. Your...

If you have been unable to work due to a disability and you feel you are ready to get back into the workforce, there are helpful programs to help prepare you. If you live in Texas and are receiving social security disability benefits, you can take advantage of the Ticket to Work Program. The...

Repetitive stress injuries (RSI) can affect workers in many different industries and professions. Even seemingly safe professions like office work entail a risk of these types of injuries, which can become debilitating over time. Healthline offers the following information so you can take the...

When the topic of workplace injuries comes up, most people would think about physical injuries, such as a concussion from falling off a ladder or broken bones from getting one’s hand caught in machinery. You and other Texas residents might not realize that many types of emotional injuries can be...