Workers’ Compensation

When it comes to protecting your rights as an employee, Pennsylvania has some of the strongest worker’s compensation laws in the country. The state of Pennsylvania requires most employers with one employee or more to provide workersʻ comp coverage starting with the...

The construction industry is always growing. Over the last decade, it increased about 25%, with more than 11 million construction workers in the United States. It is also considered one of the most dangerous industries to work in, in part because of this sheer size....

You probably know that slip-and-fall accidents can be dangerous and to watch out for spills or other issues that make the ground slick. However, did you know that many businesses have flooring that poses a slip risk? Marble floors, for example, become extremely slick...

You will see scaffolding platforms on virtually every construction site. They provide access to areas that would otherwise be difficult to reach. Unfortunately, working with scaffolding does not come without risks. Construction workers are often working from a height,...

Workers' compensation insurance is a relatively comprehensive program. It applies to workers in all industries. Whether you work full-time or part-time and whether you have been at your job for 20 years or two hours, you can rely on coverage if you get hurt at work or...

If you suffer an injury at work, you have the right to claim worker’s compensation so that the costs do not come out of your pocket. Yet, if you were in some way to blame for the accident, people might come out with statements such as “Why should the company pay when...

Employees in Pennsylvania need to employ personal vigilance to protect themselves from an injury on the job. It only takes a few seconds of distraction for someone in a manufacturing facility to accidentally catch their clothing in a machine press or a mechanic to...

Health care is a demanding career. If you work in a hospital, you will likely need to occasionally work on the weekend and cover holidays. You will work long shifts, sometimes with no breaks, and cope with extreme levels of job-related stress as your job performance...

If you work as a chef for long, you will see a few people injured. If you have worked in several kitchens, you will realize that some feel safer than others. While there is a lot you can do to reduce the chance of injury, much of it comes down to your employer. They...

The past couple of years have been difficult ones for many companies – particularly smaller ones. A lot of businesses have had to close their doors for good. Maybe your employer was able to hang in there.  But what happens if you were injured and have filed a workers’...