Deciding whether to undergo surgery for a back injury you sustained at work can depend on various factors, including the severity of the injury, the specific condition involved and your overall health. Surgery is usually considered only after more conservative...
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Back and neck injuries
How workers’ comp can help after a back or neck injury
Anybody who has ever injured their back or neck can tell you how agonizing it can be -- and how hard such injuries can be to recover from. A painful, stiff or numb neck or back can make working impossible. Sitting at a desk all day can be impossible, not to mention...
Warehouse Workers Beware
Compared to other industries, warehouse workers have one of the highest injury rates in America. Working in a warehouse can be more dangerous than most people realize. Each year an estimated 5 workers out of 100 in the warehouse and storage industry have a...
Delivery Drivers…and the injury risks faced on the job
Many workers in Milwaukee have a set place where they do their work, such as a store, restaurant, warehouse, office building or home office. Then there are the jobs that put you on the road all day (or night)--delivery drivers, for example. For delivery drivers,...
FAQ: neck injuries and workers’ comp
Workplace neck injuries can happen to anyone, in any industry. They can result from lifting, turning or twisting activities, or from an event involving external force or impact – such as a vehicle collision. Injuries can range from minor to catastrophic. As such,...
Little Known Special Benefits (for Injured Workers With Prior Surgeries)
Wisconsin provides an additional benefit for injured workers who have prior surgeries or conditions. If an injured worker, because of the work injury, has a permanent disability equal to 200 weeks of benefits, then additional benefits may be due after the claim...
Walking goofy after a leg injury?
Many workers suffer hip, knee, ankle and foot injuries in Wisconsin. The causes of these injuries are varied, ranging from trip and fall, awkward twisting, lifting, or walking on uneven surfaces. Some of these injuries result in surgery and some even result in joint...
Neck injuries: Types, causes and prevention
One of the parts of your body that is most vulnerable to serious injuries at work is your neck. Because your neck connects your brain to your torso and limbs, it serves as a type of bodily highway that contains vital arteries, glands, bones and nerves. Common neck...