If your spouse or parent dies in a work accident, your future may suddenly look untethered. Losing a vital source of income is just another factor on top of the emotional grievance of losing someone you love. However, Pennsylvania's workers' compensation laws allow...
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Workers’ Compensation
What are my rights after sustaining an injury at work?
When you are working on a job and you sustain an injury, what do you do? Every year, thousands of Americans find themselves asking this question after an incident at work. Regardless of what your employer says, you may have more rights than you realize. In the state...
Types of injuries in Pennsylvania nursing field
It is common for nurses in Pennsylvania and other states to experience work-related injuries. Some of these injuries can stop you from working for quite some time, depending on the severity; others might be permanent and affect you for life. Here is what you need to...
Are remote employees eligible for workers’ compensation benefits?
Many Pennsylvania employers are shifting more of their employees to remote working environments. Not only does it help to save on utility costs for the business, but it also grants employees the freedom to work from their homes. One big concern that many newly remote...
Workers comp claim denied? Here are your options
When an employee is injured on the job, their time off will usually be covered by workers' compensation. In fact, many states such as Pennsylvania require all businesses to have workers' comp insurance in order to operate legally. However, there will be times when an...
Are health care workers more prone to on-the-job injuries?
While health care workers in Pennsylvania work hard to take care of sick patients on a regular basis, unfortunately, they're exposed to a wide array of on-the-job risks. In fact, these vital employees are subjected to more risks than both construction and logging...
How do I file a workers’ compensation appeal?
After filing a workers' compensation claim, you may receive a judgment denying your benefits. If you disagree with this, you have the right to appeal. The Department of Labor & Industry explains when you appeal a workers' compensation decision, you need to...
Repetitive motions and work injuries
Many people in Pennsylvania work in jobs that require them to repeat a certain motion with their hands or other parts of their bodies. Over time, these activities may contribute to the development of special types of injuries commonly referred to as repetitive strain...
Personal protective equipment may reduce occupational injuries
Individuals in Pennsylvania work in a wide variety of industries, many of which involve physical labor, such as construction, transportation and manufacturing. Unfortunately, occupational injuries and illnesses are not uncommon for many of these industries. Reducing...
3 common workplace hazards for health care workers
Caring for others is a noble occupation. You put the health and safety of your patients first every day. Whether you provide in-home care to elderly patients or you are a nurse in a hospital, you do amazing work. However, you must take care of yourself too. Working in...