An injury that occurs while at work or while performing work-related duties, can negatively impact an individual's life in many ways. From an office worker who suffers a repetitive stress injury to a construction worker who is seriously injured in a scaffolding fall, workplace injuries are not only physically painful, but also impede one's ability to function normally and return to work.
Growing concern over violence in health care settings
Thousands of Colorado residents work as healthcare professionals in a hospital, clinic or nursing home setting. For these women and men, chief concerns typically center on taking care of and ensuring for the proper care of patients. Few health care professionals likely realize, however, the inherent and numerous dangerous that accompany working in a hospital or health care setting.
Forklift accidents account for injuries at many workplaces
Used at companies across the nation, forklifts play an important role in moving pallets loaded with everything from construction equipment and building supplies to books and consumer goods. Accidents involving these powerful machines can result in serious injury or even a workplace death.
