Every workplace has its share of hazards. If you sustain an injury at work, you may be eligible for financial restitution through a workers’ compensation claim. But what happens if you are hurt en route to work? Your eligibility for compensation following an injury...
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I was hurt on my way to work. Do I qualify for workers’ comp?
If you are hurt at work, Pennsylvania’s workers’ compensation system should provide financial restitution for the resulting economic and non-economic injuries. And this is pretty straightforward. But what happens if you are injured on your way to work? Typically, an...
Do you know if your occupation is among the most dangerous?
Many occupations pose a risk of serious injury to their workers, but some jobs are more dangerous than others. The possibility of sustaining a workplace injury can seem like a distant threat to most employees. Unfortunately, discounting possible hazards can lead to...
Why are back injuries so common in long-term care?
It’s no secret that care providers have tough jobs. It is physically demanding, especially as most patients need extensive assistance with their daily needs. Therefore, it’s no surprise that healthcare providers are more likely to have back injuries than most other...
Can you claim for injuries sustained when you’re off the clock?
How many times have you been asked to run an errand on your way home from work by your boss? Or maybe you’ve been called out to help with something while you’re on your lunch break. At these times, you’re considered to be “off the clock.” So, what would happen if you...
Teens and workers’ compensation – what parents need to know
If you’ve got a teen who is applying around the area for summer job opportunities, you probably are just happy they’ll be raiding your wallet less and not thinking about their potential for injury. Even if they’re working in a seemingly safe space – for example, in a...
Common injuries for those in the tech industry
When considering workplace injuries, those in the tech industry may not be the first people that come to mind. While it is true that many workplace injuries occur in industries that involve the use of heavy machinery and other dangerous components, tech workers also...