Classifying Catastrophic Injuries: A Comprehensive Guide for Workers
Workplace injuries are an all too common occurrence. Any work-induced ailment or illness—such as chemical burns, total knee replacement, total hip replacement, heart attack, stroke, carpal tunnel, vision impairment, hearing damage, eye injury, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, psychological injuries, and more—is covered under workers’ compensation. When determining these benefits, however, not all injuries are treated equally.
October 17, 2023 Julie Poirier