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 work.  As people recover, they may wish to return to work and resume […]

After suffering from a brain injury, you are likely to experience symptoms that linger. Some may stick around for days or weeks. Others might last years. A few even last indefinitely, stretching out over a person’s lifetime. To understand what you will face in the future, it is important to understand what is happening to […]

Daylight-saving time begins in just a few short weeks. On March 8, 2020, you must remember to turn your clocks forward an hour. If you are like many of your neighbors, the time change is a bit disconcerting. After all, you are apt to exchange an hour of sleep for one of morning darkness. Even […]

If you sustain an injury due to a misdiagnosis or inadequate medical treatment, you may be able to file a medical malpractice claim. In a successful claim, you must prove that the nurse, physician or another medical provider caused your injury due to negligence. While this may seem like an overwhelming task, taking each step one-by-one […]

Driving a big rig for hours at a time can impact your alertness if you are not careful. Knowing the warning signs that you need to rest can protect you from danger. Equally as important is knowing strategies to help you maintain energy when driving long hours. Understanding the impact of the time of day […]

Commercial truck drivers spend long hours on the road and are constantly tempted by the lure of multitasking. Whether it is making a call, personal grooming or eating behind the wheel, drivers who allow themselves to be distracted can become a hazard on the road. A tractor-trailer driver who drifts into an oncoming lane or […]

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 was one of the big details in California’s Prop 22 regarding Uber and Lyft drivers. […]

Every year, thousands of people die in car accidents, while hundreds of thousands suffer injuries. When driving, you must rely on your skills and attention alongside the other drivers on the road. If someone else drives unsafely, it puts you and others at risk. The Huffington Post explains some of the most common causes of car accidents. […]

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 common workplace injuries in Pennsylvania and throughout the nation, according to the National Center for Biotechnology and […]

You and your family expected no risks in the trusted hands of medical professionals. Your calendar noted, for this day, a routine medical procedure expected to take less than an hour, so you head to the hospital. However, during the procedure, something goes awry. You have an allergic reaction. An incessant itch encompasses your skin, […]