Carpal tunnel syndrome causes symptoms such as pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand, particularly around the thumb and the three fingers nearest to it, and up into the arm. Pressure on the median nerve causes it. Carpal tunnel can stem from repetitive motion. Workers who frequently engage in repetitive motion therefore can suffer…
Historically, Uber has proclaimed that its drivers are independent contractors, not direct employees. Uber drivers can sign up and get started driving very quickly: They need not go through a complex hiring process, and they receive payment from the riders they carry, though the rideshare company takes a cut. That strategy not only changes…
Getting injured on a construction worksite can leave you with serious, life-altering injuries. Not only do these injuries cause physical and emotional pain, they also inflict severe financial hardship in the form of medical expenses and lost time at work. And that’s if a worker is “lucky.” In one recent year, over 5,000 people…
When it comes to workers’ compensation claims, employees in Nevada are more likely to make a claim than employees in almost any other state. Only six states have a higher rate of claims than Nevada. In one recent year, more than 35,000 non-fatal workplace injuries took place in Nevada. Workplace injuries can mean time…