Often, we take the most important parts of our body for granted, and the feet are no exception. Our feet carry us around all day and are pivotal in many of the tasks we do, both at home and in the workplace. Every year, nearly 100 thousand workers are required to...
Qualifying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits isn't easy. In fact, the process has a reputation for being incredibly difficult. Many qualified applicants have to appeal to get benefits, and some people never apply because they have heard rumors...
Many jobs involve doing the same thing day after day. While mental repetition can leave you feeling bored and unstimulated, physical repetition can do actual bodily harm. As humans, we are not evolved to do the same limited range of actions repeatedly. No respectable...
The injuries that workers suffer on the job in Pennsylvania can quickly become expensive. Workers may require emergency medical care after hitting their heads or breaking a bone at work. If the injury is significant, they may need to take a leave of absence. Having...
Workplace accidents happen all the time. While some workplace accidents result in nothing more than shock and minor bruises, others can lead to life-altering injuries. If you sustain a work-related injury, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical costs as...
When someone gets hurt on the job, workers' compensation benefits help protect them from financial hardship and also protect their employer from financial liability related to the medical condition. Every Pennsylvania company with employees carries workers'...
Many types of businesses depend on teen workers. However, they often don’t take the same amount of time to train them and teach them safety protocols as they do with their full-time employees. That can place them at higher risk of suffering an injury on the job. It’s...
Many jobs come with a risk to the employee’s eyes. It’s up to the employers to ensure that these individuals have the proper safety procedures and gear to protect their eyesight. Unfortunately, workers suffer eye injuries on a regular basis. Approximately 20,000 of...
Scaffolding is extremely dangerous to work on because it puts you at a great height. If you are on it and fall, you could be badly injured. If items fall from the scaffolding, then people below you could be injured, too. There are some excellent tips that can help...
Generally speaking, workers' compensation is meant to cover medical costs and lost wages. This can be paid in weekly or monthly installments, but it can also be paid as a lump sum. This is a process that is used in Pennsylvania and many other states. It is not an...