On behalf of Noack Law Office | Aug 19, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
Any job that you do day after day could put a strain on your body and potentially cause you injury. The more frequently you have to perform the same task, the more likely you are to develop a repetitive motion injury associated with that work. Whether you work on the...
On behalf of Noack Law Office | Jul 30, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
For many people who get hurt on the job, their first instinct is simply to keep working. No one likes to have to leave their place of employment to see a doctor. Even fewer people want to miss multiple days of work while dealing with painful and debilitating symptoms....
On behalf of Noack Law Office | Jul 8, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
One of the most important tools in preventing workplace injuries is not a specific type of safety gear, but a general workplace culture that makes it clear that safety is valued. This is how a business owner can change the way that employees work and prevent...
On behalf of Noack Law Office | Jun 4, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
One danger that you face working with hot or corrosive substances is an inhalation injury. Inhalation injuries can happen when you breathe in fumes or hot air that cannot be cooled fast enough before getting into your lungs. Environmental exposure is another common...
On behalf of Noack Law Office | May 22, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
Working in the meat-packing industry has always been tough on your body, but over time, you got stronger and found your job easier than before. Then, a few weeks ago, you started to notice some fatiguing of your muscles. Your arm was sore, and you were having trouble...
On behalf of Noack Law Office | Apr 27, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
If you are a hard-working type, farm work may seem like a great option. There are not many jobs available in Minnesota at the moment, especially if you don’t have papers or do not speak the language. While it is easy to get work on a farm, the work itself can be...
On behalf of Noack Law Office | Mar 24, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
As a nurse, nursing assistant or similar type of health care worker, you probably understand quite well just how common aches, pains and injuries are in your line of work. What you may not realize, though, is just how risky it is to repeatedly move heavy patients,...
On behalf of Noack Law Office | Mar 11, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
When you think about work injuries, you probably think of those that have physical manifestations. For example, head injuries or lacerations can be caused by accidents at work. What you may not think about as much are the psychological injuries that could occur. Did...
On behalf of Noack Law Office | Feb 19, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
The most recent data provided by Minnesota’s Department of Labor and Industry indicates that the number of workplace accidents has been decreasing. While on-the-job accidents may be on a decline, the impact of devastating workplace injuries remains. Job-related...
On behalf of Noack Law Office | Jan 7, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
Restaurant jobs aren’t generally thought of us “high-risk” occupations — but they probably should be. According to a 2015 report by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, a whopping 97% of workplace injuries occur in coffee shops, bars and restaurants....
