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When Pennsylvania workers consider workers’ compensation laws and if they can sue their employer, they often think only of physical injuries. There are also times when you may deal with obnoxious or predatory behavior from a boss or co-worker, and someone does not take your complaints as seriously as they should. At this point, depression […]

Newborn infants are among the most fragile of us. Premature newborns require extra-special care because their immune systems are less developed and consequently more susceptible to infections. The risks to premature babies’ health are why hospitals go to great lengths to keep them safe in sterile environments. A full-term delivery occurs after 40 weeks and […]

While you never want to think that you will be in a car accident in Pennsylvania, you should prepare for it just in case. It is never a bad thing to be ready for the worst possible scenario, especially when it comes to accidents. Being ready can help you to overcome the shock and upset […]

Autonomous vehicles are set to make an impact on the way that Americans handle the roadways. How long before New Jersey sees self-driving trucks in addition to the autonomous vehicle technology? Self-driving trucks are already on the way. While there is a long way to go, the technology is in current development. Already, a modified […]

It is no secret that drunk driving is a major problem both here in Pennsylvania and all across the country. While it is also no secret that the penalties for driving under the influence are severe, that does not stop hundreds of people from doing it a day. According to Drunk Driving Prevention, nearly thirty people […]

Even the best of Pennsylvania’s drivers are not immune from auto accidents. Rather than driving distracted or going faster than the posted speed limit, a car safety recall could be the reason for an accident. Esurance gathered a few insights into types of defects that require recalls and the different types of recalls. The information can […]

The Pennsylvania workplace is an environment where various types of injuries can occur. Despite employee safety precautions, you may still experience physical mishaps. Among the most common work-related incidents are back injuries. Here at Stapp Law LLC, we make sure our clients know their rights under the Workers’ Compensation Act. There are over 1 million […]

To be an independent contractor comes with advantages for the Pennsylvania employee and the employer. However, what it often leaves out is the benefits that a traditional employee has rights to attain. If an employee suffers an injury on the job, he or she will often receive workers’ compensation benefits. This is not necessarily true […]

Employees in Pennsylvania can receive workers’ compensation when they suffer injuries or illnesses on the job. Now, in some cases, it is very black and white. If an employee slips or falls on the job and injures his or herself, he or she may collect workers’ compensation. Jobs that involve hard labor, for instance, are […]

The Pennsylvania workers’ compensation system covers most employees’ financial losses after work-related accidents and injuries. In Pennsylvania, a worker does not have prove fault to qualify for this type of compensation. If you get into an auto accident, workers’ compensation may provide benefits for your medical bills and partial lost wages. However, you must have been […]