Workplace Accidents

Despite the country’s current economic challenges, many Pennsylvania employers will be hiring temporary workers during the holiday season to keep up with added demand and fill in for full-time employees taking vacation time. While no one plans to suffer an injury on...

Car accidents are one of the most common ways that people get injured in the United States. They happen every single day, and they can lead to serious complications like traumatic brain injuries or spinal cord injuries. All it takes is one split second for life to...

Valued at over $2 trillion, construction is one of the biggest sectors in the U.S. economy. The industry provides a lot of well-paying jobs. Nonetheless, there are some drawbacks. On any list of dangerous occupations, construction work will be on there. What are some...

Some work-related injuries are sudden and traumatic. For instance, when a worker suffers a fall and fractures a limb. However, many work-related health issues also occur gradually over time. Work-related lung conditions often take time to surface, but they can be very...

Among the most serious things that can go wrong in construction is a trench collapse. Even though they’re generally preventable with the right precautions, like cave-in protection systems, these accident types becoming even more common. In fact, the Occupational...

Workers' compensation could help an employee recover from a workplace injury. An injured employee who files for worker's compensation benefits could receive medical coverage and lost wages no matter who caused an accident.  Just because an employee filed for worker's...

If you are injured at work you will typically be able to claim workers’ compensation through your employer’s insurance. Yet, every year, thousands of people see their claims fail. Others win their claim only to have it reduced or overturned later. In many cases, these...

Forklifts are an essential part of virtually every warehouse. They’re also used in the construction sector and various other fields.  While they make heavy lifting much easier and more efficient, the machinery does not come without drawbacks. When used appropriately...

Workplaces across the country contain numerous potential hazards. However, those who work from heights on a regular basis are especially at risk. Falls from heights can lead to catastrophic injuries and even fatalities.  Often, falls that occur in the workplace could...

Accidents, by nature, are unexpected. While many of them happen when a worker tries something new for the first time, countless others occur amid an employee doing something they've done countless times. Pennsylvania law requires employers to maintain workers'...