Even though hardhats are being used in construction sites, the number of traumatic head injuries that take place aren't being completely eliminated. In fact, brain injuries are quite common on these sites, even with safety precautions present. The hardhats can help...
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When you decide to be a construction worker, you know that you're putting yourself at risk. You know you'll be working with heavy machinery and with others who may not be as knowledgeable as you. Even though you take care to be safe, that doesn't mean others will be....
Paralysis and treatment: Bionics
After suffering a brain injury or spinal cord injury, you could be suffering from paralysis. This is traditionally an issue that does not reverse itself, although there have been some cases of patients healing, at least somewhat, over time. If you've become interested...
What is a traumatic brain injury, and how will it affect you?
A traumatic brain injury can leave you with injuries from which you never fully recover. Things like light sensitivity, trouble walking, slurring your speech, and other issues are not uncommon with this kind of injury. A brain injury can happen anywhere; you could...
How is a brain injury accommodated on the job in Ohio?
After suffering a brain injury, you may want to go back to work. This should be possible, but you may need to have some accommodations to help you as you recover. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, you should receive reasonable accommodations on the job.You...
Workplace accidents: Brain injuries and your life
If you're suffering from a brain injury due to an injury at work or a car accident, then you need to know what you're facing. A brain injury can be temporary or a life-long ailment. Your brain controls everything from your digestion to the immune system, which is why...
What are brain injuries? What if you get one at work in Ohio?
A brain injury is a serious condition that can lead to life-long conditions and ailments. A brain injury can be anything from head trauma to a traumatic brain injury, like a concussion. It can be caused by a blow, like in a car accident, or be caused by the...
NFL still battling with settlement deal over brain injury cases
Imagine working for several years in a field and suffering multiple injuries over time. Every time, you think you've recovered but later, you find that you've been hurt beyond repair. Concussions are injuries that can have that effect, and now the National Football...
Your on-the-job injuries and your rights in Ohio
As a victim of an on-the-job injury, you probably think your choices are limited to those your employer offers you at the time of your accident. That's not the case, truthfully. In fact, you have many options that you can pursue for compensation. Your injury on the...
Brain injuries on the field can lead to workers’ compensation
As a parent, the news that concussion rates have doubled for high school athletes may concern you, just like it would concern you if you were a pro sports player who had to worry about brain injuries and workers' compensation. A brain injury like a concussion has to...