Responding to Common Questions from Injured Workers Professionals in the workers' compensation field must not only expertly meld highly analytical skills with deep wells of understanding but also prioritize empathy. Every day, employees in the workers' compensation field must be able to juggle a heavy load of cases while also being aware of the idiosyncrasies of each person's claims. No case is ever as simple as it appears on the…
A production associate responsible for moving produce and meats suffered an injury while walking across an icy bridge to work. During his recovery, he transitioned to working at a local food bank where he “loves the people” that he is helping through their own challenging circumstances. Getting better while doing good is a great combination.
Episode 3 of Voice of the Injured Worker tells the story of Jesus Martinez Gomez. "The first two to three weeks after getting hurt, I was just sitting at home, going crazy." The transitional duty program empowered him to volunteer at the Museum of Military History, a "healing house" for him. Depression and well-being were phrases he used quite often, and the ability to feel useful and engaged was his…
Episode 2 of Voice of the Injured Worker tells the story of Danny. He was dragged two blocks by a hit and run driver, resulting in serious injuries and steep hill back to function and work. However, his care team identified a motivator for him – the challenging “mud run” obstacle race – and encouraged his drive to return to that venue. “They helped me feel like I was in…
https://vimeo.com/952426382/f540553029 We are excited to introduce a groundbreaking new video series, "Voice of the Injured Worker," brought to you by WorkCompCollege.com in collaboration with ReEmployability. This series is dedicated to amplifying the often unheard voices of injured workers, transforming the way we approach discussions around workplace injuries and workers' compensation. Injured workers are more than just statistics or case files; they have stories, struggles, and perspectives that deserve to be…
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