Regardless of whether an injury or illness is caused by a work-related or non work-related incident, the severity has potential to cause unsettling and adverse effects which can lead to anxiety, not only for the person suffering, but also for those close to them.
Estimates show that within the United States, work related injuries in any one year, account for around 5,000 fatalities and four million non-fatal injuries and illnesses.
Approximately 50% of the non-fatal injuries are associated with time away from work due to recuperation, job restrictions and job transfers.