Injuries can happen at work when you least expect it and disrupt your life in many ways. A number of different types of injuries can cause you to miss work. Some injuries specifically affect the abilities you need to perform your job. For example, if you suffer a back injury and do heavy lifting as part of your regular job duties, you will likely need to miss work until you recover. Additionally, some severe injuries simply require rest as part of your recovery, or you may be hospitalized for an extended period of time. For some injuries, you may not have to miss entire days or weeks of work, but still have to miss hours of work for doctor’s appointments and medical treatments.
No matter whether you miss hours or weeks of work, you can lose income as a result. Many people in the Savannah area need all of their wages to support their households and pay their bills. Even a small amount of missed income can throw off your budget and cause financial issues, while missing substantial
