Television Golf Reporter, Sage Steele, sustained an industrial injury when a line drive golf ball struck her in the face at a Professional Tournament. She sustained facial injuries which included dental. She reported that she “the luckiest person in the world to still be here.” Foxnews.com She reported “it is amazing how quickly life can… Continue reading THE “LUCKIEST” WOUNDED EMPLOYEE? INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #42
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Southwest Airlines Attendant Sustains Dental Trauma As A Result of Unruly Passenger: Injured Worker In the News, #39
It is reported that an Unruly Passenger was sentenced concerning to jail time as a result of an attack of a Soutwest Airline Flight Attendant. The Attendant reportedly received a blow to her face and had some teeth broken. The plea agreement noted that the Flight Attendant suffered three chipped teeth, two of which needed… Continue reading Southwest Airlines Attendant Sustains Dental Trauma As A Result of Unruly Passenger: Injured Worker In the News, #39
BURGER INSANITY: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS #17
It is reported that a Fast-Food Worker was assaulted and shot in the face by twin sisters. This assault was apparently triggered over a dispute over a $3.00 hamburger that was missing from an order. According to the police, the sisters “proceeded to attack (Mr.)Rodriguez and one of them shot him in the face while… Continue reading BURGER INSANITY: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS #17
OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMONITIS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
There are a variety of lung diseases that may have occupational components. One of these lung diseases is Pneumonitis. If a Worker succumbs to Pneumonitis, and there is an occupational component as to its cause, they would be able to file and pursue a workers’ compensation claim to obtain medical treatment and monetary benefits for… Continue reading OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMONITIS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
DENTAL HYGIENISTS, MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS, AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS AT RISK OF INDUSTRIAL ORTHOPEDIC INJURIES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Many occupations are susceptible to work injuries. One of these occupations is that of a Dental Hygienist. More specifically, Dental Hygienists are at risk for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs.) This has been recognized by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH.) This article will discuss the occupation of Dental Hygienist, how Dental Hygienists are at risk… Continue reading DENTAL HYGIENISTS, MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS, AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS AT RISK OF INDUSTRIAL ORTHOPEDIC INJURIES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Dentistry and Workers’ Compensation: What You Need to Know
In California Workers’ Compensation, Dental Injuries are permissible. An accepted Dental Injury claim allows the Injured Worker to seek and obtain dental treatment. Dental Treatment can be complex. Many different components within the mouth may require treatment. As a result of these different components, a single Dental Injury claim may require the Injured Worker to… Continue reading Dentistry and Workers’ Compensation: What You Need to Know