If you've been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome, you should talk with your doctor about the potential cause of the condition. If your doctor determines that it was caused by your job, you may be able to file a worker's compensation claim to cover your medical costs. Here's a look at what you need to know about carpal tunnel syndrome and worker's compensation qualification.
What Exactly is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of the nerves and tendons that run through the carpal tunnel of your wrist.
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While cesarean sections are often medically necessary, they sometimes carry with them emotional tolls for mothers who want to deliver their babies naturally. Women who have brought their babies into the world via cesarean report feelings of loss, failure, and helplessness, as well as delayed bonding with their infants and an overwhelming sense that they have been violated.
Despite the immense emotional impact cesarean deliveries can have for mothers, recent cases suggest that doctors are swaying, bullying, and even forcing women into agreeing to deliver their babies by cesarean.
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If you are in a car accident, there is a chance you could sue or be sued. To make sure you are not sued and strengthen your claim if you decide to sue for physical, emotional, and/or property damages, you need to take good photographs of the accident scene. These photographs will prove invaluable to your car accident attorney when he or she mediates with the defendant or takes the case before a judge in court.
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Any car accident is scary, but getting hit by a large commercial truck is a particularly nightmarish scenario. Unfortunately, that nightmare is a reality for thousands of drivers every year. Based on statistics from the United States Department of Transportation, there are around 500,000 trucking accidents a year in the U.S. Around 5000 of those accidents result in at least one fatality, and it's safe to assume that even in non-fatal accidents, a large portion of trucking accidents result in injuries.
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If you are about to enter into your second marriage, you should be aware that the statistics for divorces in second marriages are shockingly high. Approximately 67% of second marriages end in divorce, but you might be able to beat the odds if you and your soon-to-be spouse share the same philosophies about marriage. You could also consider hiring a divorce attorney to create a prenuptial agreement for you just to protect yourself if you end up going through a divorce later on.
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