Lumbar fusion is a common type of surgery for workers with a serious low back injury. A fusion is a surgical procedure that joins two or more bones (in this case vertebrae) together into one solid bone. The procedure is called a posterior fusion because the surgeon...
Month: October 2019
Workers Compensation Lumbar Fusion
Lumbar fusion is a common type of surgery for workers with a serious low back injury. A fusion is a surgical procedure that joins two or more bones (in this case vertebrae) together into one solid bone. The procedure is called a posterior fusion because the surgeon...
Painters and on the job injuries: You’re at risk
As a painter, you know exactly what you're getting into every day you arrive at work. But what you may not realize is that you're at risk of suffering an injury at some point. Here are some of the many injuries that can plague you as a painter: Falls from heights:...
Painters and on the job injuries: You’re at risk
As a painter, you know exactly what you're getting into every day you arrive at work. But what you may not realize is that you're at risk of suffering an injury at some point.Here are some of the many injuries that can plague you as a painter: Falls from heights: When...
How to drive safely around commercial trucks
It doesn't matter if you're on the highway or a city road, you could find yourself in close proximity to a commercial truck. In fact, depending on the roadway, it's not out of the question for there to be just as many commercial trucks as passenger vehicles. It's not...
How to drive safely around commercial trucks
It doesn't matter if you're on the highway or a city road, you could find yourself in close proximity to a commercial truck. In fact, depending on the roadway, it's not out of the question for there to be just as many commercial trucks as passenger vehicles.It's not...
Tailgating is Negligence
Tailgating is something we have all experienced. The tailgating driver acts in reckless disregard for the safety of those in front of them. Some people tailgate because they like to drive fast, have an unrealistic view of their braking ability, are generally reckless,...
Tailgating is Negligence
Tailgating is something we have all experienced. The tailgating driver acts in reckless disregard for the safety of those in front of them. Some people tailgate because they like to drive fast, have an unrealistic view of their braking ability, are generally reckless,...
Treating a concussion after a workplace injury
You've suffered a concussion at work and now it's time to turn your attention to the future. In addition to concerns about returning to your job as quickly as possible, you need to focus on following a detailed treatment strategy for making a full recovery. Your...
Treating a concussion after a workplace injury
You've suffered a concussion at work and now it's time to turn your attention to the future. In addition to concerns about returning to your job as quickly as possible, you need to focus on following a detailed treatment strategy for making a full recovery.Your doctor...