Losing wages due to disability can be financially devastating and emotionally distressing. If this happens, potentially the most viable way out is to claim your SSDI benefits. Unfortunately, the Social Security Administration (SSA) denies many disability claims,...
Many professionals in Pennsylvania work in the food service industry. From fast casual dining establishments and fast food restaurants to fine dining venues, there are many different types of culinary businesses across the state. Those working in the kitchens of these...
After a workplace accident, it can be unsettling when your workers’ compensation claim is denied. Missing out on benefits like lost wages and health care coverage can add financial strain to an already challenging situation. However, it’s not the end of the road. Many...
When you suffer a traumatic brain injury in a workplace accident – such as if you hit your head after a fall or are struck by an object falling from above – you have short-term and long-term symptoms. These can include sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, mental...
When someone gets hurt at work, they may require time off to heal. Medical treatment may also necessary for a full recovery. The Pennsylvania workers' compensation program provides medical benefits that can pay for the cost of medically necessary treatment. Whether...
Images of a construction mishap or workplace slip-and-fall might come to mind when considering occupational injuries, but they happen in more than high-risk industries. Two seemingly low-impact sectors – education and business – harbor a surprising potential for...
Despite being one of the most common occupational conditions in the U.S., carpal tunnel syndrome does not receive the respect it should. People often fail to understand how debilitating carpal tunnel syndrome can be until they develop it personally. Workers who cannot...
When someone gets injured on the job, they may experience lost wages. Say that a worker falls and suffers a back injury. They get rushed to the hospital, where they spend a week getting treatment before going home for two months of rehab. Even if they can work again...
Most people involved in Pennsylvania car crashes know that they can file insurance claims. However, they may misunderstand the type of insurance they can utilize. Obviously, drivers have a responsibility to maintain liability coverage. Those who are not to blame for a...
There are many different types of back pain that an injured person can experience. Some people have a dull pain that is more of an ache, and it may last for a long time. But others will have more temporary pain that may be more severe. In some cases, this is a sharp...