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...
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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...
Can you avoid re-injuring your back when you return to work?
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...
Construction’s “Fatal Four” cause majority of worker deaths
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...
Inconsistencies leave man facing charges of workers’ comp fraud
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 be...
Can I get workers’ comp for a car crash?
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 people may...
Workers’ compensation can be a valuable tool for you
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 ,...
Maximum medical improvement and return to work
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...
Working with metal means constant risks for workers
Sitting second in the top industries for Pennsylvania is fabricated metal products, with over 11 percent of state residents working with metal fabrication companies. It plays a crucial role in the state’s economy and puts Pennsylvania in the top six states for...