Work Injury

Work injury primarily occurs not because of accidents in workplaces, but rather because of overuse. Things such as stress, sitting at the desk for too long, standing up for long hours, etc... are all mundane everyday workplace activities that can cause injuries. These injuries include long-term back pain, hunched backs, sore shoulders and neck pain. Heavy labor and misuse of heavy machinery may also cause problems if not fixed.

If you are injured at work, your employer is required by law to pay for workers' compensation benefits including the treatment. It is important to know your rights as an employee and to report any work related injuries to your employer promptly.

Making a false or fraudulent workers' compensation claim is a felony subject to up to 5 years in prison or a fine of up to $50,000 or double the value of the fraud, whichever is greater, or by both imprisonment and fine.