The moment that you find out that your spouse or someone you love has been killed in a work accident, you feel devastated. Not only have you lost someone important to you, but you now have to handle your home on a single income and try to put your life back together...
How to work safely on a roof
According to OSHA, 34% of all construction fall deaths are attributed to workers who fell from roofs. Ideally, employers in Pennsylvania and throughout the country will implement roof safety systems that can eliminate or minimize the risk of a fall or other types of...
Understanding Pennsylvania workers’ compensation basics
After a job-related accident, workers' compensation can be of significant benefit. However, it can also be very complicated. It can be difficult to find simple, straightforward answers to your questions about work comp because so many online resources target employers...
Why shouldn’t you keep working after a knee injury?
Many professions put workers at risk of knee injuries. Construction workers, plumbers, electricians, delivery drivers, warehouse workers, linemen, utility installers and a host of other individuals climb, bend, kneel and stoop in a way that puts pressure on the knees....
How soon after an injury can you think about filing for Social Security Disability?
Your career was heading the right direction and your life felt like it was fully on track -- and then an accident changed everything. In seconds, life as you knew it was over. You’ve been left with chronic back pain from compressed nerves in your back,...
