Getting into a car accident may result in serious and life-altering injuries, as can an incident on the job site. Is there a way workers' compensation insurance may cover your crash injuries? Under Pennsylvania's workers' compensation laws, if you get hurt during the...
Your immediate reaction after a work incident, especially if it was somehow due to your employer’s negligence, is to file a lawsuit. Before you start the paperwork, you should take a step back because the chances are you cannot sue your employer. The Pennsylvania...
After suffering an injury on the job, your main focus is on healing your body, but soon you will begin to think about returning to work. IN some situations, the return does not take too long and is fairly easy, but if you have a more complex injury, you may need some...
Workers injured on the job may need to take considerable time off of work to recover and regain strength. The support of a workers' compensation policy can provide injured workers with financial benefits to help them meet day-to-day obligations while they cannot...
Workers' compensation applies to every employee—but not independent contractors. Those working in gig economies and blue-collar industries often fall into the independent category. As such, they do not qualify for benefits if they sustain an injury on the job. This...
Many work environments pose a different threat of potential injuries. However, some injuries are a threat across a wide-range of industries. From construction sites and warehouses, to office buildings and delivery routes, traumatic brain damage is one of the most...
Pennsylvania workers like you often do what you can to keep yourself safe on the job. Every workplace also strives toward improving the overall safety of their environment. But some risks are not easy to eliminate. The risk of repetitive strain injury is one of them....
If you are a registered nurse, you already know how physically demanding the job can be. However, you may not be aware that, compared to others in the health care sector, you are at the greatest risk for injuries or illnesses related to your job. According to the...
Back pain, sprains and strains experienced while working could require medical attention, and an employee may qualify for workers' compensation benefits. As noted by Pennsylvania's Department of Labor and Industry, the benefits provide financial support to employees...
Injuries sustained while on a scaffold can lead to long-lasting health issues. While at work, you should always be aware of the dangers of these pieces of equipment and what you can do to help prevent further problems. Regulations According to the United States...
