It’s estimated that, at most, only two percent of all workers’ compensation claims involve some kind of fraud. However, insurance companies often view every claim as if it is potentially suspicious. Workers can protect themselves from unnecessary scrutiny by knowing the signs that insurance investigators believe indicate fraud and knowing what to do instead. 1. Report your injury immediately. A…

While America’s not at the stage (yet) where every office job can be done entirely from home, more and more workers are performing their jobs out of home offices at least part of the time. If you’re one of them, don’t be fooled into believing that you don’t qualify for workers’ compensation when you’re injured on the job. Here’s what…

Medication errors are a common problem, whether you end up taking the wrong drug or too much of the right drug. Unfortunately, you can’t afford to relax your guard against medication errors even when you’re in the hospital. To guard against dangerous or fatal drug errors, take a proactive approach. The following suggestions can help you avoid many potential medication…

A normal pregnancy lasts about 38 to 40 weeks — when it’s full term. In some cases, however, a baby may be born too soon — and that may result in physical and cognitive challenges that last well into adulthood. A premature delivery is any birth that occurs prior to 37 weeks of gestation. The earlier the birth, the more…

From what you ride to what you wear, safety is of prime importance when you take your motorcycle for a spin. Here are five of the latest innovations designed to give you a safer, more enjoyable ride. 1. Airbags as wearing apparel Airbags have become standard equipment on vehicles, and it is estimated that they save over 2,000 lives a…

Summer and fall are great times to take your motorcycle on the road. At the same time, it is important to pay attention to safety and think about ways to avoid some common risks motorcyclists face. Among the top reasons motorcyclists end up in a crash is their low visibility. Drivers behind the wheels of cars, trucks and vans simply…

There are a lot of trucks on Ohio’s roads — which makes it a good idea to stay alert at the wheel when you’re driving. Typically, when you hear about a serious truck accident, it’s usually the truck that’s behind the issue. Trucks often have a difficult time navigating the twists and turns of Ohio’s smaller roads. A recent truck…

Emotional abuse is often harder to spot than physical abuse — which is why it can be a serious problem for nursing home residents. These residents have to rely on staff members, including aides and nurses, for most of their daily needs. That dependency makes the elderly susceptible to various forms of abuse. Psychological mistreatment can involve: Intimidation through yelling,…

Whether you call it a tennis elbow or a PlayStation thumb, repetitive strain injuries are no fun — and they commonly afflict workers in modern offices. What’s so hard about typing on a keyboard or clicking a mouse all day? Nothing — except that doing it over and over again puts a tremendous amount of cumulative pressure and strain on…