When you’re injured at work, your immediate concern should be on getting to a doctor and getting medical care – but it’s hard not to think about money. Being off work for any length of time can be financially devastating for a lot of people. Fortunately, workers’...
You Need Strong Advocates During Times Of Legal Turmoil
You Need Strong Advocates During Times Of Legal Turmoil
Cubital tunnel and carpal tunnel syndrome: What’s the difference?
Who knew that an office job could be so hazardous? You never thought of your job as physically taxing, but constant pressure on sensitive joints and nerves and repetitive motions can leave office workers with a host of problems in their legs, backs, necks, shoulders...
Injuries and illnesses plague the nation’s meatpacking plants
Pennsylvania is home to many meatpacking facilities, bringing jobs and income to Harrisburg residents. The reliability of the industry also adds value to local and statewide economies. It is easy to see why workers who need a steady paycheck seek employment in...
How can you protect yourself from a fall on the job?
If you fall while working, you could suffer a severe injury. Those who work in certain jobs, like tree trimming or construction, likely recognize that a fall could be a major threat to them any day they work. Even wait staff at a restaurant and factory workers could...
Can you choose your workers’ compensation doctor in Pennsylvania?
When you’re injured or sick, you want a doctor you can trust -- and you don’t relish the idea of being forced to pick a strange doctor from a list of names selected by somebody else. Unfortunately, Pennsylvania’s laws take the decision mostly out of your control -- at...
What to know about your eligibility for workers’ compensation in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania law requires most employers to carry workers' compensation coverage. This insurance coverage covers costs that you may incur due to an on-the-job injury. You must meet a few different conditions if you wish to qualify for such benefits. Which types of...
A denied workers’ compensation claim is not the end of the road
Workers' compensation benefits may be the only lifeline available to someone who gets hurt on the job or develops an occupational illness. As soon as an injury occurs or symptoms arise, an employee may no longer be able to do their job and earn a living. They may need...
Are you at risk for a burn on the job?
Burns can be some of the worst injuries to suffer. Depending on the severity and location of the burns, the victims can face grueling recoveries and disfiguring scars. As with all workplace accidents, it is always preferable to avoid the occurrence than to deal with...