Nurses have long been essential workers in Pennsylvania and throughout the U.S. The sheer nature of their work puts them in constant danger of injury and illness. When nurses are injured or ill, workers’ compensation benefits may be needed. Mitigating the inherent...
Workers’ Compensation
Mesothelioma still haunting American workers
Mesothelioma - the cancer caused by exposure to asbestos - continues to take a toll on workers. A major part of the problem is that victims may not develop symptoms for decades. The long period between exposure and disease makes proving a mesothelioma case...
What kind of funeral benefits will workers’ compensation offer?
One of the primary objectives of working a job, other than the sense of purpose that an occupation provides, is to earn income and benefits that allow an individual to support themselves and their family. For a tiny percentage of workers, their job will result in a...
Obstacles to safety on a construction site
If you have worked on a Pennsylvania construction site, you likely know that are many safety hazards that you need to be aware of. However, in many cases, the obvious hazards are the ones that cause the fewest injuries or deaths because everyone is aware of them....
Are you a construction worker at risk of the “Fatal Four?”
Construction workers face many hazards on each shift. There are four specific hazards that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) classify as being the most dangerous ones because they are responsible for the most deaths in this industry. By...
Are you at risk of a denied workers’ compensation claim?
When you submit an application for workers' compensation benefits, you probably are in desperate need of them. Someone who gets hurt on the job or who develops an occupational illness will likely have medical expenses to worry about. Additionally, if your condition...
What do you do if your spouse passes away on the job?
It’s a phone call that no one wants to get. There has been a workplace accident. Your spouse was rushed to the hospital, but they’re not likely to survive. Family members are asked to go visit as soon as possible. Your first thoughts are, of course, for your spouse...
Working in humid weather? Know the signs of heat stroke
The summer is just around the corner, and with it comes soaring temperatures, afternoon thunderstorms and humid days. If you work in this heat, you may have experienced days where you felt unwell or knew that you were just too dehydrated to be outside. It might have...
Baby boomers may face a higher risk of serious workplace injuries
Federal law prohibits discriminating against employees because of their age. Employers, however, may notice that older baby boomers often take greater precautions when performing their tasks and work at a slower pace. Previous work-related injuries or mistakes may...
Do brain injuries heal?
If you suffer a serious brain injury at work, the first question that you and your loved ones may ask is if it is going to heal. You know that this type of severe injury is much different than a broken bone or something of that nature, which will heal when given the...

