Few professions are more physically demanding than that of a construction worker. These workers put their bodies on the line to help build everything from interstates to some of the largest buildings in the world. Such work is clearly important, rewarding, and...
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Traumatic Brain Injury
Why you should not dismiss a minor head injury at work
You can suffer many types of injuries at work, and head injuries are common. When an employee suffers an injury at work, they are eligible for workers’ compensation, insurance that covers the employee’s lost wages and medical expenses while they recover. Some injuries...
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...
Head Injuries: What to do if you suffer a concussion at work
Even though it is severe, suffering a concussion at work is, unfortunately, more common than people think. Concussions are a type of traumatic brain injury that can range from mild to life-threatening. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the number...
Research: Blood test could detect TBI in minutes
The transportation and construction industries include two of the occupations in the Milwaukee area with the largest number of serious workplace injuries. Construction workers and people who drive for a living (truckers, cab drivers, bus drivers, etc.) are both at...
Head injuries at work can have a long-lasting impact
It doesn’t take much for a person to suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Any type of blow to the head can cause significant problems for workers. These issues are compounded by the fact that TBI symptoms may not become apparent until days or even weeks after an...