There are many ways that a worker could damage their spinal cord on the job. They could get into a car crash if transportation responsibilities are part of their daily work. They could wind up hurt by a piece of heavy machinery, struck by equipment or even injured in...
Workers’ Compensation
What will your family do if you’re hurt on the job?
Getting injured on the job is about more than just you or your career. It impacts your entire family. If you’re seriously or even fatally injured, what are they going to do? After all, the average cost of raising a child clocks in at about $13,000 per year. A mortgage...
Should you take a lump-sum settlement after a work injury?
When you are hurt on the job, it’s important for you to get medical care as soon as you can. Then, let your employer know, if they don’t already, that you’ll be making a workers’ compensation claim. Workers’ compensation should cover any type of work-related injury....
How does Pennsylvania compensate workers for lost limbs?
Amputations or traumatic limb losses are some of the most life-altering injuries someone can suffer on the job. Some people will suffer a machinery failure or car crash while working that instantly severs a body part. Other times, the body gets hurt so badly doctors...
Ignoring pain from a work injury could put your job at risk
If you work a physical job, some amount of pain comes with the nature of your employment. The exhaustion of tired muscles after a long day of lifting or aching feet after standing at your place in an assembly line all day are natural consequences of physical exertion....
Understanding safe ladder practices
Ladders that are used on the job may be necessary, but they also increase the risks of serious injuries. They are common in professions like construction, roofing, painting, electrical work and much more. Even workers in many retail outlets have to use ladders to get...
Can you apply for Social Security when receiving workers’ comp?
An injury at work that has lasting consequences may lead to a workers’ compensation claim. You will need short-term disability benefits during your convalescence and medical coverage for the care that you receive. When it becomes clear that returning to your former...
Being a massage therapist comes with the risk of painful injuries
If you’ve chosen a career as a massage therapist, you likely enjoy helping people feel better and heal from injuries. However, working with your hands all day can cause you to suffer injuries. While some of these injuries will be sudden (and immediately noticeable)...
Does your employer provide the right personal protective equipment?
Every workplace has the potential to be dangerous. That’s why the Occupational Safety and Health Organization, or OSHA, requires that employers take steps to protect you from workplace hazards. As a worker, you should know that employers are obligated to provide you...
3 reasons to start your case with a workers’ compensation attorney
There are many people who get hurt on the job and who believe that they can handle their claims on their own. For the most part, employers are reasonable, and individuals are able to make their claims successfully. Unfortunately, some people do have their claims...

