Every occupation has its particular risks, and for many workers, musculoskeletal injuries from overexertion are regular occurrences. However, for some health care workers, the rate is two, three or even five times the average for other occupations. According to the...
What workers should know about complex regional pain syndrome
Complex regional pain syndrome, or CRPS, is a rare but debilitating complication of severe workplace injuries. Nerve damage to the affected area leads to intense chronic pain and mobility issues. Explore the symptoms of CRPS to determine whether you or a loved one...
How common are workplace back injuries?
Every day, hundreds of people here in Virginia suffer an injury while on the job. According to the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission’s 2019 Annual Report, there were a total of 125,612 workplace injuries last year. Nearly four out of every 10 were considered...
Workers’ compensation and medical billing: Virginia’s approach
It can be hard to set a price on recovery after an accident on the job. The secret to a healthy recovery may rest in focusing on the treatment rather than the price tag. Changes in how Virginia approaches medical billing has meant smaller payouts for care, but it...
