Most in Scranton might view workplace injury cases as fairly simple matters to resolve: one is injured at work, they report the incident to the employers, and workers' compensation benefits kick in. That might sound well in theory, yet in actual practice workplace...
Scranton Workers’ Comp And SSD Law Blog
Some differences between workers’ comp and personal injury claims
During the winter season, many Pennsylvanians will find themselves filing injury claims for one reason or another. It could be slipping on ice, terrible driving conditions or a crash from someone suffering from seasonal exhaustion.However, there is more than one way...
Defining musculoskeletal injuries
Many in Scranton may view the definition of disabled as being open to interpretation. For example, what you believe to be debilitating, others may view as being manageable. For this reason, many of those who come to us here at questioning...
Workplace injury? Here is what you do next
Sustaining an injury at work can happen all too easily. One day you are moving a heavy object and you throw out your back, you drop something on your foot or you cut yourself. Workplace injuries happen, but what are you supposed to do when they occur? This post will...
The Fatal Four
Much of the thrill that comes from working in the construction industry is derived from using complex machinery and equipment to create foundations for massive structures. Like many of those that have come to see us here at , you likely are...
Losing a loved one in a work-related traffic crash
There are various job-related risks that workers face in many fields, but some are especially dangerous. For example, those who work with dangerous machinery or regularly find themselves on the road may have a particularly high chance of becoming hurt or losing their...
How is disability determined?
If you’re pursuing benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA), you probably have questions about how your claim is determined. There are a number of factors that go into the SSA’s decision-making process and having a greater understanding of...
A cancer diagnosis may qualify you for SSD
A cancer diagnosis can be devastating for Pennsylvania families. If you have cancer, you may decide for Social Security disability benefits to help with expenses. At Offices LLC, we help clients navigate the complex disability claims...
Car seats, safety belts and your family
While riding in a car is one of the safest modes of transportation in the U.S., it is also one of the leading causes of personal injury and death. Fortunately, many of those injuries can be prevented with proper car seat and seat belt usage. According to the Centers...
What is workers’ compensation?
If you accept a job in Pennsylvania, there are many things that you should expect from your employer. One of these things is the knowledge that you will be granted access to appropriate health care or other benefits if you are hurt while at work. These things are...
