When people think of on-the-job injuries, most think of construction, manufacturing and public safety workers as the most at-risk for sustaining an injury. These sectors certainly have their fair share of risks, including from falls, exposure to chemicals and even...
Workers’ Compensation
Essential questions about Pennsylvania workers’ compensation
Pennsylvania requires that most employers carry workers’ compensation insurance. After an injury on the job, this coverage helps to cover your medical expenses and lost wages so you can recover. Like many other employees, you likely have questions about your rights...
As a remote employee, do you qualify for workers’ compensation?
The number of employees working from home in the US continues to rise, and you may be a member of this group. If you sustain an injury while completing tasks for the benefit of your employer, do you qualify for workers’ compensation benefits? Workers’ compensation...
How to appeal a workers’ compensation denial
If you receive an injury while on the job, you are typically eligible for workers' compensation benefits. These help to cover medical costs and loss of pay due to missed work. However, the employer or insurer may deny the claim, and there are various reasons why that...
Do robots increase workplace injuries?
Companies have long touted the safety benefits of using robots in the workplace. However, some data suggest that the use of robots may lead to an increase in workplace injuries. Do robots increase workplace injuries? Safety benefits of robots Robots can improve worker...
Workers’ compensation process in Pennsylvania
Unfortunately, on-the-job injuries happen frequently. Some industries, like the construction business, are more prone to employees sustaining harm than others. If you sustain an injury in the course of conducting your workday, understand the steps below to give...
Are you covered by workers’ compensation?
Nobody wants to deal with unnecessary confusion or stress while dealing with an injury. When it comes to hospital bills or missing days at work, you want to know there are resources and support to help you through. If you suffered your injury while on the job, you...
Does your work vehicle have a defective Takata airbag?
If your job duties require you to drive, your employer may have provided you with a company car. Fortunately, this car probably has airbags, which exponentially improve your chances of surviving a motor vehicle accident. Of course, if your company car has a defective...
How to treat an injured rotator cuff
Those who work in the construction industry, house painting, or any other career requiring repetitive overhead arm motions have a higher risk of damaging their rotator cuff. Your rotator cuff is a group of tendons and muscles around the shoulder joint. Their purpose...
Did a defective power tool injure you at work?
If you work in the construction industry, you undoubtedly use a range of power tools every single day. While power tools make performing your job duties easier and faster, they can be dangerous. After all, many of your everyday tools have motors, blades, bits,...