On behalf of Douglas, Joseph & Olson Attorneys At Law | Oct 21, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
As you sit there, raise your arms over your head. If you cannot, you’re not alone. Many Americans cannot perform this seemingly simple task without pain in the shoulder area. A common injury in some younger athletes and people over 40, the rotator cuff can be...
On behalf of Douglas, Joseph & Olson Attorneys At Law | Oct 13, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
Contrary to what some may believe, the accomplishment of keeping workers safe in the workplace is a joint effort between employer and employee and not an obligation left entirely up to one party. Although employers in Pennsylvania should be actively facilitating...
On behalf of Douglas, Joseph & Olson Attorneys At Law | Sep 27, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
No matter the type of job you have in Pennsylvania, a back injury can greatly inhibit your ability to perform your responsibilities with ease, efficiency and success. Not to mention, the lack of comfort you will have if you are performing strenuous physical movements...
On behalf of Douglas, Joseph & Olson Attorneys At Law | Sep 5, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
Pennsylvania’s construction workers deal with dangerous work environments every time they show up to work, and if you are among those making their living in the construction industry, you may have a solid understanding of just how common aches, pains and...
On behalf of Douglas, Joseph & Olson Attorneys At Law | Jul 7, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
When people file for workers’ compensation benefits after receiving an injury at work, they have to wait until their story is investigated before their claim is approved and benefits begin. During the time people are receiving benefits in Pennsylvania, they may...
On behalf of Douglas, Joseph & Olson Attorneys At Law | Jun 27, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
In Pennsylvania, you could get workers’ compensation benefits for most injuries you received while you were working — regardless of whether you were on premises owned or leased by your employer. Location may not matter as much as you think, or as much as...
On behalf of Douglas, Joseph & Olson Attorneys At Law | Feb 1, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
If you have been injured in an accident at your workplace in Pennsylvania, you may be reeling with concerns about how you will take care of your personal needs and that of your dependents if you are not able to work while you recover. At Douglas, Joseph & Olson...
On behalf of Douglas, Joseph & Olson Attorneys At Law | Jan 26, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
When a worker sustains an injury in his or her Pennsylvania workplace, he or she may be unable to work. He or she may also require extensive medical care and rehabilitation, which can be expensive. Fortunately, the law requires Pennsylvania employers to compensate...
On behalf of Douglas, Joseph & Olson Attorneys At Law | Nov 30, 2018 | Workers' Compensation
If you sustained an injury at your Pennsylvania job, and if you now receive workers’ compensation benefits, your employer may lead you to believe that the benefits you receive are all that you can get. That is not true. In certain circumstances, you...
On behalf of Douglas, Joseph & Olson Attorneys At Law | Sep 30, 2018 | Workers' Compensation
When workers are injured on the job, a thorough investigation is often required to uncover the reason the incident occurred and to identify ways in which preventative measures may be able to circumvent future accidents. Many businesses in Pennsylvania prioritize...
