It can be devastating to suffer an injury on the job. What may seem like a minor incident can result in extended pain and suffering, as well as time away from work, accumulating medical bills and other complications. If your injury was the result of an accident at...
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Collecting Social Security Disability and workers’ comp
The insurance that your Pennsylvania employer purchases can provide benefits to you if you suffer injury in the workplace. Such benefits might include financial provision to help cover medical expenses or replace lost wages if your injuries necessitate time off work...
Possible causes and ramifications of work-related accidents
A work-related accident could occur at virtually any moment and under a multitude of circumstances. While some fields of profession may be inherently more hazardous than others, safety risks may exist in nearly all work environments in Pennsylvania, and the outcome of...
What are the most common injuries suffered by truck drivers?
Over the course of your career as a long-haul truck driver, you have undoubtedly had many experiences. You likely met new people, went to new places and possibly experienced a few dangerous endeavors. Being on the road more often than those in other professions, the...
Can I get workers’ comp if hurt in a car crash commuting to work?
Though many people in Pennsylvania and across the country may have started working from home over the past year, as the world opens back up, so will the daily commute to and from work for most employees. While this may not seem like much of an inconvenience for those...
Truckers face injury risks on and off the road
The American Trucking Association reported that the number of truck operators in Pennsylvania and across the United States exceeds 3.5 million. If you are one of them, then this is for you. Many hours behind the wheel of a big rig takes its toll on your body and mind....
Reasons a claim for workers’ compensation may be denied
This blog recently discussed the important benefits available to injured workers and their families through workers compensation. There are many different requirements and timelines associated with a claim for workers’ compensation that injured workers and their...
Valuable benefits workers’ compensation can provide
When a worker is injured on the job it can greatly impact them and their family members. Additionally, it can threaten their health and livelihood and leave them wondering where to turn. Because of how important they can be, injured workers in Pennsylvania and their...
What causes workplace rotator cuff injuries?
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...
Understanding worker rights is central to safety and confidence
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...